SHORT PLAY
Mystery, Drama, Horror
Mystery, Drama, Horror
Three monologues reveal secrets about the same night.
CHARACTER INFORMATION
Riley - Late teens / Female
Benji - Late teens / Male
Benji - Late teens / Male
Amber - Late teens / Female
THEMES
Monologues, Confessions, Love
Monologues, Confessions, Love
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
SMITH & KRAUS BEST MEN'S MONOLOGUES
Publication Anthology - 2024
Publication Anthology - 2024
SELECTED FOR LITERARY MAGAZINE
Canyon Voices Literary Magazine, AZ -2022
Canyon Voices Literary Magazine, AZ -2022
REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS
“An unspeakably sorrowful and beautifully written teenage RASHOMON, with three characters telling their three different truths of a tragic central event, their voices as distinct and unforgettable as their differing accounts. John Mabey’s play is a chilling and bleak beauty, a tear that freezes before it can fall.”
(Vince Gatton)
“This play was so startling that I read it through twice to make sure I got the details straight. I had. If you’re a parent of teens like I am, this play will haunt you, even if you don’t know what TicTok challenges are all about. The trio of teens confessing their troubled thoughts and actions are simply looking for love, but their poor judgment keeps them from going about it in a way that will fulfill their needs. The final monologue is shocking and brilliantly conceived. Amazing play!”
(Andrew Martineau)
(Vince Gatton)
“This play was so startling that I read it through twice to make sure I got the details straight. I had. If you’re a parent of teens like I am, this play will haunt you, even if you don’t know what TicTok challenges are all about. The trio of teens confessing their troubled thoughts and actions are simply looking for love, but their poor judgment keeps them from going about it in a way that will fulfill their needs. The final monologue is shocking and brilliantly conceived. Amazing play!”
(Andrew Martineau)
“I loved this short collection of monologues! Each piece shares a unique, heartbreaking perspective on the same tragic event. A great concept, expertly executed!”
(Evan Baughfman)
(Evan Baughfman)
“Oh, what a well-written, powerful play of three monologues! JOHN MABEY’s piece is a must-read, which definitely needs to be produced. It will have audiences totally engrossed and talking about it after they leave the theater. I highly recommend “Loved”. Bravo!”
(Jack Levine)
(Jack Levine)
“There is a saying, 'There are three sides to the story, yours, mine and the truth.'
In this clever play by John, he uses three monologues from his three characters to tell this tragic tale. The first two are desperate enough, the effect the events have on them are profound as anyone would expect. But the final twist is a punch in the gut. It's an excellent original short play!”
(Christopher Plumridge)
In this clever play by John, he uses three monologues from his three characters to tell this tragic tale. The first two are desperate enough, the effect the events have on them are profound as anyone would expect. But the final twist is a punch in the gut. It's an excellent original short play!”
(Christopher Plumridge)
“John Mabey's 'Loved' is a compelling exploration of a tragic event, capturing the raw emotions and complexities of teenage life with chilling authenticity. The play's structure and writing style invite engagement with the characters' struggles and flawed humanity, culminating in a final twist that lingers in the mind. Mabey's skillful storytelling makes 'Loved' a memorable and impactful theatrical experience, which was perfect for our audio medium.
Bluebird Theatre Company had the pleasure of publishing Bluebird Broadcast's audio production of 'Loved', with characters voiced by Gracie Rittenberg, Lachlan Quertermous, and Amanda Stamm.
www.bluebirdtheatre.org/bluebird-broadcast ”
(Bluebird Theatre Company)
Bluebird Theatre Company had the pleasure of publishing Bluebird Broadcast's audio production of 'Loved', with characters voiced by Gracie Rittenberg, Lachlan Quertermous, and Amanda Stamm.
www.bluebirdtheatre.org/bluebird-broadcast ”
(Bluebird Theatre Company)
READINGS & WORKSHOPS
The Fab Four, GA - 2021
Caravan Theatre, UK - 2022
Caravan Theatre, UK - 2022
PRODUCTIONS
Theatre Anywhere, Nighthawks Productions, PA - 2022
Onstage Atlanta, GA - 2022
Bluebird Theatre Company, NY - 2023
(Link to audio production)
Orange Theatre Company, Amsterdam NL - 2023
Onstage Atlanta, GA - 2022
Bluebird Theatre Company, NY - 2023
(Link to audio production)
Orange Theatre Company, Amsterdam NL - 2023
IMAGES
Orange Theatre Company, The Monologue Podcast, & photographer Arjen Veldt
Orange Theatre Company, The Monologue Podcast, & photographer Arjen Veldt
Orange Theatre Company, The Monologue Podcast, & photographer Arjen Veldt
Orange Theatre Company, The Monologue Podcast, & photographer Arjen Veldt
Orange Theatre Company, The Monologue Podcast, & photographer Arjen Veldt
Orange Theatre Company, The Monologue Podcast, & photographer Arjen Veldt
Orange Theatre Company, The Monologue Podcast, & photographer Arjen Veldt
Onstage Atlanta; photo Jayson Crawford
Onstage Atlanta; photo Jayson Crawford
Onstage Atlanta; photo Jayson Crawford
