A PUZZLE FOR TWO – A PHILOSOPHICAL PLAY

Two witty individuals in a void try to make sense of themselves and each other. They come across a cryptic message which they
interpret as a calling, one which leads them to an outburst of
discussion and debate about the meaning of most everything in this philosophical play.

As far as we know, one thing is clear: there should be a fine line
between reason and result, in every sense of those two words. That line, that definite line between cause and effect, seeing and
believing, mind and matter, that line informs the discussion between one and oneself in ”A Puzzle for Two.”

In one riveting, meditative session, the mind probes its
consciousness and vice versa as a person tries to understand itself in and out of its particular circumstances. It is a conversation unlike any other; necessary for the person, futile for both the mind and its self awareness and naturally, alive with possibility.

An experimental piece with questions and snark remarks. A brief snappy tale of two existentially hungry beings. One thought starts where the last one ended. This play is great for students of
philosophy or for drama students who like a philosophical approach.

The question is the question itself.

Performance History:
Mountain View High School, CO, USA – 2018

Author: Niels Versavel

Genre: Philosophical Play

Type: One Act play

Cast: 1 M/F , OR 1 –M/F, 1 – M/F

Ages of the Actors: Adult

Suitable for: Adults

Length: 25 – 30 minutes

Set: An empty stage. Black box theatre

Level of Difficulty: 9/10 – keeping the focus of the audience.

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Copyright © November 2016 Niels Versavel and Off The Wall Play Publishers

Like this play? Other existential plays for you to enjoy:
An empty chair – drama about a man who in in a coma and has to make life or death choices to decide his fate
A House Divided – a play about war
After the Pyre – male monologue