Howard Hopped the A-Train

Howard Hopped the A-Train by Anthony P. Pennino

(1)
Productions (11)
Comedy
|
12 - 15 minutes
2 M, 
Content Notes: Adult language
Set: A bench, suggesting the interior of a New York subway car.

Howard, a construction foreman, has just lost his job. Depressed, he sets out on the A train for his old neighborhood in Queens. Along the way he meets a most unlikely visitor, who looks for all the world like Jesus and just might change his life...

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called theAtrainplays, Vol. 1.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

Howard, a construction foreman, has just lost his job. Depressed, he sets out on the A train for his old neighborhood in Queens. Along the way he meets a most unlikely visitor, who looks for all the world like Jesus and just might change his life...

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 12 - 15 minutes
  • 2 M, 
  • Content Notes: Adult language
  • Set: A bench, suggesting the interior of a New York subway car.

Published Reviews

"A very funny and surprisingly insightful comedy..."

Martin Denton, NYTheatre.com

Production History

MAY 13, 2017 - MAY 13, 2017
Saint Andrew's School
Middletown, DE United States
Saint Andrew's School Middletown, DE United States
JAN 16, 2013 - JAN 16, 2013
Strake Jesuit College Prep
Houston, TX United States
Strake Jesuit College Prep Houston, TX United States
JAN 04, 2013 - JAN 05, 2013
Medfield High School
Medfield, MA United States
Medfield High School Medfield, MA United States
JAN 29, 2010 - JAN 30, 2010
DeBaun Center For Performing Arts
Hoboken, NJ United States
DeBaun Center For Performing Arts Hoboken, NJ United States
SEP 24, 2008 - SEP 25, 2008
Scotch College, Adelaide
Torrens Park, Australia
Scotch College, Adelaide Torrens Park, Australia
MAY 10, 2007 - MAY 10, 2007
Westborough High School
Westborough, MA United States
Westborough High School Westborough, MA United States
JAN 12, 2007 - JAN 14, 2007
St. Bernard's School
St. Paul, MN United States
St. Bernard's School St. Paul, MN United States
JUL 07, 2006 - JUL 08, 2006
Hoogland Center For The Arts
Springfield, IL United States
Hoogland Center For The Arts Springfield, IL United States
FEB 10, 2006 - FEB 20, 2006
Coral Reef Senior High School
Miami, FL United States
Coral Reef Senior High School Miami, FL United States
MAY 01, 2004 - MAY 30, 2004
The American Globe Theatre
New York, NY United States
The American Globe Theatre New York, NY United States
SEP 01, 2002 - SEP 30, 2002
Neighborhood Playhouse (Atrainproductions)
New York, NY United States
Neighborhood Playhouse (Atrainproductions) New York, NY United States
No upcoming productions.
MAY 01, 2004 - MAY 30, 2004
The American Globe Theatre
New York, NY United States
The American Globe Theatre New York, NY United States
SEP 01, 2002 - SEP 30, 2002
Neighborhood Playhouse (Atrainproductions)
New York, NY United States
Neighborhood Playhouse (Atrainproductions) New York, NY United States

Awards (1)

Semi-finalist for the 2004 American Globe/Turnip 15-Minute Play Festival