The Trophy Wife

The Trophy Wife by Matt Casarino

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Productions (7)
Drama
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20 - 30 minutes
2 W, 2 M, 
Set: Minimal: An outdoor bar table and two chairs, and suggestions of an apartment interior.

In a San Francisco restaurant, Peter and Valerie, a handsome May-December couple, are having drinks. Meanwhile, Peter's wife Susan and her new friend Man (who calls himself Henry) are sharing a bottle of wine in her upper-class New Jersey home. All four begin to carefully explore their secrets and betrayals, which may or may not include infidelity and murder. Valerie learns the truth about the jovial Peter, while Man and Susan, despite their carefully chosen dialogue, reveal their darkest intentions to each other.

Pricing Information

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Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

In a San Francisco restaurant, Peter and Valerie, a handsome May-December couple, are having drinks. Meanwhile, Peter's wife Susan and her new friend Man (who calls himself Henry) are sharing a bottle of wine in her upper-class New Jersey home. All four begin to carefully explore their secrets and betrayals, which may or may not include infidelity and murder. Valerie learns the truth about the jovial Peter, while Man and Susan, despite their carefully chosen dialogue, reveal their darkest intentions to each other.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 20 - 30 minutes
  • 2 W, 2 M, 
  • Set: Minimal: An outdoor bar table and two chairs, and suggestions of an apartment interior.

Production History

DEC 12, 2019 - DEC 12, 2019
Crystal River High School
Montverde, FL United States
Crystal River High School Montverde, FL United States
DEC 03, 2010 - DEC 03, 2010
Woodinville High School
Woodinville, WA United States
Woodinville High School Woodinville, WA United States
DEC 10, 2008 - DEC 11, 2008
Lakewood High School
Saint Petersburg, FL United States
Lakewood High School Saint Petersburg, FL United States
JAN 13, 2006 - JAN 15, 2006
St. Agnes Academy
Houston, TX United States
St. Agnes Academy Houston, TX United States
JUL 08, 2004 - JUL 18, 2004
Gulfport Community Players
Gulfport, FL United States
Gulfport Community Players Gulfport, FL United States
JAN 01, 2003 - DEC 31, 2003
Geneva Theatre Guild (reading)
Geneva, NY United States
Geneva Theatre Guild (reading) Geneva, NY United States
JAN 01, 2003 - DEC 31, 2003
Wilmington Drama League
Wilmington, DE United States
Wilmington Drama League Wilmington, DE United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (1)

Top Ten Winner, Sonoma County Rep New Writers Contest, 2002