THE STORY:Set during the final months of the Reagan-Mondale presidential campaign, the action of the play is comprised of a series of lunchtime get-togethers between two young, unattached yuppies: Rachel, in her mid-30s, a confirmed liberal; and her slightly younger friend Wendy, an incurable romantic who is recovering from a painful breakup with her latest boyfriend. Wendy offers her services to the Mondale campaign, whereas Rachel, the supposedly committed Democrat, finds herself sounding more and more like a doctrinaire Republican. Ironically Wendy (who really doesn’t care much about politics) quickly strikes up a promising acquaintanceship with one of her fellow volunteers (a handsome young actor), while Rachel faces the sobering realization that she has moved far to the right of her original beliefs and opinions — and is going to vote for Reagan! In the end their friendship survives even this jolt and does so with a delightful blend of wit and high spirits. (1 man, 2 women.)
Widely produced by America’s leading regional theatres, after its successful premiere at the Philadelphia Festival Theatre for New Plays, this brightly witty comedy uses supposed political differences to explore the deeper thoughts and aspirations of two young female baby-boomers.
“Byron puts her message in the mouths of two hip, New York single women who survey zealotry in politics and sex, and the trials and tribulations of urban living.” —Bucks County Courier Times.
“…the writing is bright and brisk, producing a steady stream of verbal byplay.” —Dayton Daily News.
Included in the collection
Election Year and So When You Get Married.
