"A Hole in the World" is a series of ten monologues highlighting the absurd and unexpected in life's course. "A Hole in the World" is performed alone or can supplement "Generational Medley" or "20thCentury Fabric" to provide a full evening or matinee performance with intermission.
These monologues portray the absurdities, turning points and the unexpected that visit all of us as we lurch through life. the present experiences that shpae and propel us.
THE MONOLOGUES:
Raleigh:
An unlikely friendship is a life-long inoculation agains bigotry.
The Maid:
When early 20th Century North neets South, life's lessons are shared.
The Enforcer:
A portrait of someone we all know and remember.
Uncle Bushy:
The quest for dignity and love takes a bizarre turn.
On Being a Professor I:
Ready or not, you get what you don't expect.
On Being a Professor II:
Who knew life in the University would be so nuts?
Busing:
When the personal and private becomes public and national.
Echoes:
History lays a heavy hand on all of us. Tears are not enough.
The Reunion:
You thought you were done with it? Think again!
Grandma:
There may be giants.
POST PERFORMANCE
These monologues frequently stimulate audiences' emotional and contemplative
reminiscences and discussions. Dr. Robin conducts and assists in them.
