Day 6 was a drama called Key Exchange by Kevin Wade.
This play is set in and around central park in the 80s and about three bicyclers, two men and a woman.
One man is newly married and the other man is casually dating the woman biker. They meet while biking every week and "shoot the shit" about life and things as they are catching their breath.
The play gets interesting as the relationship between the man and woman bikers plays out - the guy is not one for commitment, or really just knows what is coming in a committed relationship when he is involved. The woman is trying to move forward in their relationship and he keeps dragging his feet - and the downward spiral starts over a discussion of key's being exchanged.
Meanwhile the newly wed has his own issues - his new wife has already left him for someone else.
The interesting thing about this play is that its very cynical about relationships and the idea of monogamy. There are constant references to monogamy not being the natural way of things and relationships / commitments really being forced whether you want to admit it or not.
Final Verdict: I think the play is dated in both setting and subject - and possibly that the author had an experience of his own and is writing about it. Not a huge fan.
Next up: Might be the 39 Steps or the Pizza Man. Haven't decided yet.
As always, if you would like to make a suggestion of a play to read, leave it in the comments! If you would like to join me in reading, I'd love the company. #PlayADay4May
-Matt
This play is set in and around central park in the 80s and about three bicyclers, two men and a woman.
One man is newly married and the other man is casually dating the woman biker. They meet while biking every week and "shoot the shit" about life and things as they are catching their breath.
The play gets interesting as the relationship between the man and woman bikers plays out - the guy is not one for commitment, or really just knows what is coming in a committed relationship when he is involved. The woman is trying to move forward in their relationship and he keeps dragging his feet - and the downward spiral starts over a discussion of key's being exchanged.
Meanwhile the newly wed has his own issues - his new wife has already left him for someone else.
The interesting thing about this play is that its very cynical about relationships and the idea of monogamy. There are constant references to monogamy not being the natural way of things and relationships / commitments really being forced whether you want to admit it or not.
Final Verdict: I think the play is dated in both setting and subject - and possibly that the author had an experience of his own and is writing about it. Not a huge fan.
Next up: Might be the 39 Steps or the Pizza Man. Haven't decided yet.
As always, if you would like to make a suggestion of a play to read, leave it in the comments! If you would like to join me in reading, I'd love the company. #PlayADay4May
-Matt
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