4:05 A Nocturnal Comedy

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90 minutes
Comedy
7f, 9m
Community & Professional

Overview

Multiple characters are all awake at 4:05 one morning for different reasons — insomnia, sex, crying baby, ominous phone call, at work, anxiety. Through the course of this comedy these stories intersect. Secrets are revealed, major decisions are made, and lives change all before the sun comes up.

Casting & Production

Casting

There are 16 roles (7W, 9M). With actors doubling, the play can be performed with as few as 5 actors (2W, 3M) or any combination up to 16. Diversity is encouraged. Doubling assignments provided on next page.

Setting

Bedrooms and a hotel room in Los Angeles, bedroom in Las Vegas, living room in Los Angeles, radio studio in Los Angeles. Suggestions of settings with a simple piece or two of furniture. Present day.