Sleeping Indoors eScriptAvailable

Sleeping Indoors by Jim Holt

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Productions (29)
Comedy/Drama
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75 - 85 minutes
2 W, 2 M, 
Content Notes: Some mild adult content.
Set: A living room.

When literary reviewer Paul and his wife Nora invite a homeless man, Dwain, into their home for Christmas dinner, they don't expect to be so charmed by him -- or that his journal will be the incredible literary masterpiece that it is. But can Dwain, whose art thrives in anonymity, be convinced to give up the only life he's known for such comforts as sleeping indoors?

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When literary reviewer Paul and his wife Nora invite a homeless man, Dwain, into their home for Christmas dinner, they don't expect to be so charmed by him -- or that his journal will be the incredible literary masterpiece that it is. But can Dwain, whose art thrives in anonymity, be convinced to give up the only life he's known for such comforts as sleeping indoors?

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 75 - 85 minutes
  • 2 W, 2 M, 
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult content.
  • Set: A living room.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-196-6

Published Reviews

"Thought-provoking and funny."

The Press Democrat

"Sleeping Indoors challenges perceptions and stereotypes about the homeless and raises intriguing questions about what really constitutes a 'good life.'"

The River

"None of Sleeping Indoors plays out the way you'll expect it to, which will not only keep you guessing, it'll keep you entertained, and engaged."

Connect Savannah

"...showcases the rifts between the haves and the have-nots with humor and insight."

The Florida Keys Guide

"Sleeping Indoors thinks outside the box...you'll likely be debating this one on the trip home."

Cape Cod Times

"Christmas spirit resonates throughout this funny and touching story."

Florida Keys Journal

Production History

DEC 04, 2024 - DEC 22, 2024
Lemon Bay Playhouse
Englewood, FL United States
 Lemon Bay Playhouse Englewood, FL United States
MAR 08, 2024 - MAR 24, 2024
North Coast Cultural Association,Inc
Chesterton, IN United States
 North Coast Cultural Association,Inc Chesterton, IN United States
DEC 10, 2021 - DEC 19, 2021
Mighty Corson Art Players
Brandon, SD United States
 Mighty Corson Art Players Brandon, SD United States
DEC 03, 2021 - DEC 12, 2021
Cherilyn Barbree
Soap Lake, WA United States
 Cherilyn Barbree Soap Lake, WA United States
DEC 03, 2021 - DEC 12, 2021
Gilmer Arts
Ellijay, GA United States
 Gilmer Arts Ellijay, GA United States
NOV 05, 2021 - NOV 14, 2021
Old Church Theater
Bradford, VT United States
 Old Church Theater Bradford, VT United States
DEC 09, 2020 - DEC 12, 2020
Stumble upon a Story Productions
Saint John, NB Canada
 Stumble upon a Story Productions Saint John, NB Canada
SEP 13, 2019 - SEP 22, 2019
Ensemble Stage
Banner Elk, NC United States
 Ensemble Stage Banner Elk, NC United States
JUL 26, 2019 - JUL 29, 2019
The Last Call Theatre Group
Lenoir City, TN United States
 The Last Call Theatre Group Lenoir City, TN United States
FEB 14, 2019 - FEB 23, 2019
CAB Theatre (Creative Alliance of Baraboo
Baraboo, WI United States
 CAB Theatre (Creative Alliance of Baraboo Baraboo, WI United States
DEC 14, 2018 - DEC 16, 2018
Caroline Community Theatre
Ruther Glen, VA United States
 Caroline Community Theatre Ruther Glen, VA United States
DEC 07, 2018 - DEC 16, 2018
Stage Presence Players
Austin, TX United States
 Stage Presence Players Austin, TX United States
OCT 12, 2018 - OCT 20, 2018
Shelburne Players Inc
Shelburne, VT United States
 Shelburne Players Inc Shelburne, VT United States
MAY 04, 2018 - MAY 06, 2018
Town And Gown Players
Athens, GA United States
 Town And Gown Players Athens, GA United States
MAY 06, 2017 - MAY 06, 2017
None
Reston, VA United States
 None Reston, VA United States
NOV 25, 2016 - DEC 17, 2016
Keller Theatre
Giessen, Germany
 Keller Theatre Giessen, Germany
MAY 20, 2016 - MAY 27, 2016
South Okanagan Amateur Players
Oliver, BC Canada
 South Okanagan Amateur Players Oliver, BC Canada
MAY 01, 2016 - MAY 20, 2016
South Okanagan Amateur Players
Osoyoos, BC Canada
 South Okanagan Amateur Players Osoyoos, BC Canada
APR 22, 2016 - APR 30, 2016
Phoenix Players
Ottawa, ON Canada
 Phoenix Players Ottawa, ON Canada
JUL 01, 2015 - AUG 16, 2015
Tommy O's Playhouse
Hazelhurst, WI United States
 Tommy O's Playhouse Hazelhurst, WI United States
DEC 09, 2014 - DEC 17, 2014
Centre Stage - South Carolina
Greenville, SC United States
 Centre Stage - South Carolina Greenville, SC United States
NOV 29, 2013 - DEC 22, 2013
Pegasus Theater Company
Guerneville, CA United States
 Pegasus Theater Company Guerneville, CA United States
FEB 15, 2013 - FEB 24, 2013
Webster City Community Theatre
Webster City, IA United States
 Webster City Community Theatre Webster City, IA United States
NOV 09, 2012 - DEC 15, 2012
Gorilla Tango Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
 Gorilla Tango Theatre Chicago, IL United States
DEC 15, 2011 - DEC 18, 2011
Act 2 Theatre Company
Clarksburg, WV United States
 Act 2 Theatre Company Clarksburg, WV United States
DEC 02, 2011 - DEC 11, 2011
Truth or Consequences Community Theatre
Las Cruces, NM United States
 Truth or Consequences Community Theatre Las Cruces, NM United States
NOV 10, 2011 - DEC 03, 2011
Marathon Community Theatre
Marathon, FL United States
 Marathon Community Theatre Marathon, FL United States
DEC 10, 2010 - DEC 19, 2010
City Lights Theatre Company
Savannah, GA United States
 City Lights Theatre Company Savannah, GA United States
DEC 03, 2010 - DEC 18, 2010
Provincetown Theater
Provincetown , MA United States
 Provincetown Theater Provincetown , MA United States
DEC 04, 2024 - DEC 22, 2024
Lemon Bay Playhouse
Englewood, FL United States
 Lemon Bay Playhouse Englewood, FL United States
DEC 09, 2014 - DEC 17, 2014
Centre Stage - South Carolina
Greenville, SC United States
 Centre Stage - South Carolina Greenville, SC United States

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