Roger is a hapless loser. He’s just broken up with his girlfriend. He’s alone and desperate in a hotel downtown, and decides for the first time in his life to call an escort service. The first in a series of wrong calls for Roger. A tale of one man’s blundering attempts to cover-up an embarrassing incident, causing it to spiral completely out of control. A symphony of schadenfreude.
CHARACTERS:
ROGER EDWARDS (30s) – Hapless, tightly wrapped. ANDY CRAWFORD (30s) – Roger’s best friend. Loyal, problem solver. EMILY MAYNARD (20s-30s) – Roger’s ex. Volatile. Determined. SHERYL STEINMAN (late 30s) – Strong, independent. Ice queen. OFFICER GAIL CANNADY (late 30s – early 40s) – Veteran, dedicated, no-nonsense. SAMMY – (30s-40s) – Prison guard. Could be doubled by ANDY or OFFICER GAIL. MAN (40s-50s) – Customer in bar. Doubled by ANDY. ASSORTED OFFSTAGE TV VOICES – News Announcer, Contestant, etc. Doubled by anyone.
