"Vanilla"

A Play by Gerard Dunning


The absurdities of real estate, ambition, and the performance behind the perfect open home

Genre: Fast-Paced Comedy

Setting: An Open Home

Approximate Running Time: 20 minutes

Vanilla is a sharp, fast-moving comedy that peeks behind the polished façades of real estate. A charismatic agent’s rehearsed charm collides with a savvy, witty assistant and a cautious young couple, exposing the absurd theater behind open homes. With biting humor, clever social commentary, and high-energy dialogue, the play offers a compact, stage-ready experience that entertains while holding a mirror up to ambition, illusion, and the everyday performances we all play.

Perfect for adults old and young who enjoy sharp, fast-paced comedy, workplace satire, and witty social commentary on ambition, appearances, and the absurdities of everyday life.

Characters:

  • Chadwick “Chad” Langford: (Male, mid-40s) - The slick agent clinging to his image
  • Lola DeVine: (Female, early 20s) - The sharp and sarcastic assistant
  • Maya Parker: (Female, late 20s) - The glowing mother-to-be chasing her dream home
  • Evan Parker: (Male, mid 30s) - The practical partner more focused on foundations than fantasies

Special thanks to Ron Baker, Rebecca Flint. Mary Middleton, Duncan Mitchell, Gavin Critchley, Stephanie Burton and Courtney-Jade Buckley for their support in this project.

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