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Synopsis. In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City pulls up at a small roadside diner. All roads are blocked, and the weary travelers on board have to take refuge in the diner until morning. Cherie, a nightclub singer, has the most to worry about.
About thirty miles west of Kansas City, a blizzard is raging. Grace, the proprietor of the diner, and her teenage waitress Elma are busy preparing for the next bus to stop. Grace reveals that she is somewhat lonely after her husband left, but is thankful for Elma’s company.
Bus Stop characters breakdowns including full descriptions with standard casting requirements and expert analysis.
Selected monologues from Bus Stop including video examples, context and character information.
Context and video examples for Act One from Bus Stop featuring Virgil Blessing, Cherie, Bo Decker, Elma Duckworth.
Synopsis. The year is 1759 and the country awaits the anticipated arrival of Halley’s Comet. The daughter of Lady Wax has been murdered and the residents of this rural town are out for blood. Sally Poppy has been found guilty of the crime, along with her lover who has already been hanged.
Character description, analysis and casting breakdown for Grace from Bus Stop.
Synopsis. The Curious Savage is the story of an elderly widow named Mrs. Savage, whose husband has left her $10 million dollars. She intends to give the entire fortune away to people who wish to pursue their “foolish dreams,” but her stepchildren strongly object. To prevent her from doing away with their family’s wealth and ruining their ...
Like many of his other plays, Bus Stop captured the character of the American Midwest and Great Plains. After 478 performances, the play closed, but not before securing four Tony nominations for 1956: Best Play, Best Featured Actress (Elaine Stritch as Grace), Best Scenic Design, and Best Director.
Character description, analysis and casting breakdown for Bo Decker from Bus Stop.