2024 Playwriting Every Day in November - Day 23

It’s that time of year again where I get back in the habit of writing every day thanks to Threshold Theater in Minneapolis!

Answer to “How are you doing?” a la The Princess Bride:
Now where were we?
Oh, yes. The pit of despair!

Looking for a way to not feel so hopeless? I’m going to be posting mutual aid and nonprofits organizations that also won’t have anything to do with my writing!
Today’s nonprofit is Second Harvest Heartland. Second Harvest Heartland is a leading hunger-relief organization. In partnership with more than 1,000 food shelves and hunger-relief programs in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, they provided nearly 128 million meals to neighbors last year.
I will continue these highlights throughout the month of November so if you have an organization you’d like a shout out, let me know!

Threshold Prompt:
Day 23 - Embarrassing Guitar

And now for my completely unrelated writing:

BASH
So it looks like dad is going to make it through. 

OLA
One less thing to worry about. It was such a relief to see him awake. Even if all he was doing was complaining about the food. 

BASH
I know, how terribly cliche of him. 

OLA
We never should have gotten him that book of dad jokes for Christmas. 

BASH
You don’t have to tell him, you know. If you aren’t sure. 

OLA
Huh?

BASH
About the potential record deal. If you are worried he’ll pressure you, we both know he’ll try, it’s okay to keep it to yourself until you decide. It doesn’t mean you love him any less. 

OLA
Oh god. 

BASH
What?

OLA
When did you get so intune with your emotions?

BASH
I’m offended! I’ve always been very emotional. 

OLA
Footage not found. 

BASH
I’ve always been good at reading your emotions. 

OLA
The trials and tribulations of being a twin. 

BASH
You love it. 

OLA
Tell me more about how I’m processing my issues wise one. 

BASH
If you’re just going to make fun of me, I’m not going to help you make a decision. 

OLA
Oh, no, how will I ever choose without your insightful input! 

BASH
I’m serious! 

OLA
No you’re not. I could make fun of you for a century and you’d still help me. 

BASH
The trials and tribulations of being a twin. 

OLA
You love it.

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