Scene I the Farragut Boat Club South Side of Chicago
1 SIXTEEN INCHES SIXTEEN INCH 2 CHARACTERS FARRAGUT BOAT CLUB EDWARD: White, architect, 30, Harvard graduate, exceedingly friendly, quick to take the lead in a situation. Has become a proud Chicagoan, despite early upbringing in New England area. JAMES: White, 27, businessman, Yale graduate, a tightly wound man, prides himself on making lucrative deals. Considers himself one of the rebuilders of Chicago after the Great Fire. JOSEPH: White, lawyer, 29, Yale graduate, congenial, sometimes a bit clueless (despite being a lawyer). GEORGE: White, 33, reporter, Harvard graduate, reserved demeanor because he likes to keep his ear open for new information. As a reporter has seen the redevelopment of the city first-hand after the Fire and sees the changes in demographics. It interests and worries him. WAVELAND SOFTBALL FIELD (Note: The character descriptions are written as if they’re being spoken by one of the characters themselves, but more like someone who knows them. Hopefully it gives a feel for the tone, the mindset of the main characters in the play. They are rude, profane, blunt-by-accident, but familiar enough with each other to say the things they say.) EDDIE: One of those run-of-the-mill Chicago Polish guys (HE can call himself a “Polack” but you probably shouldn’t.) Looks about 10 years older than he really is, so I’m guessing he’s, I don't know, about 42 or something? His hair’s already turning grey. Kinda got some muscles but not from working out…just that naturally strong shit, you know? Works for the city like his father and uncle.
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