Script In Hand: THE ONE GOOD THING or “Are Ya Patrick Swayze?”

Name: Script In Hand: THE ONE GOOD THING or “Are Ya Patrick Swayze?”
Start: 2025-09-08T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Westport Country Playhouse

Schedule

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Westport Country Playhouse | Westport, CT

Our 2025 Script in Hand series returns with a new work- THE ONE GOOD THING or “Are Ya Patrick Swayze?”
by Joe Bravaco
directed by Mark Shanahan
In a small cottage perched above the Irish Sea, brothers Jamie and Tommy live side by side, bound by routine, memory, and a lifetime of unspoken truths. But one morning, after a relentless night of wind and rain, Jamie makes a startling revelation – one that shakes the foundation of their relationship and casts their shared past in a strange new light.
The One Good Thing or “Are Ya Patrick Swayze?” is a darkly funny and deeply moving exploration of brotherhood, grief, and the invisible forces that haunt us. With humor, pathos, and a touch of the supernatural, the play asks what we carry, what we bury, and what, if anything, we’re brave enough to leave behind.
Recommended for ages 13+
Running time - 90 minutes with no intermission
Series curated by Mark Shanahan
Tickets: $30; $25 for Script in Hand series subscribers and Encore Club members
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ABOUT SCRIPT IN HAND PLAYREADINGS
Every Script in Hand playreading is a brand new experience.
At a Script in Hand playreading, there’s nothing between you and the actors on stage. These readings bring actors who’ve just met — or who’ve known each other for years — together for one day to rehearse and perform a play on a bare stage, with simple lighting — and you. The audience is in charge of conjuring the set, costumes, and atmosphere — or nothing at all. Actors, audience, and the director come together to create a special, one-night-only experience.
Learn about our upcoming Script in Hand 2025 Season and becoming a Subscriber HERE-
https://www.westportplayhouse.org/script-in-hand-series-2025/