{"product_id":"discretion-at-7-1982-by-steven-scanlan","title":"Discretion at 7 (1982) by Steven Scanlan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscretion at 7\u003c\/em\u003e is a tense one-act play, set in 1982, in which an ordinary evening gathering begins to fracture under the weight of buried resentments, private histories and social performance. As the hour moves on, the polite surface gives way to sharper truths, exposing the fears, ambitions and contradictions each character has tried to keep hidden. With wit, pressure and emotional unease, the play examines reputation, appearances and the moment civility starts to collapse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianplayoutlet.com\/products\/discretion-at-seven-by-steven-scanlan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscretion at 7\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeywords: comedy, London, buried resentment, private, funny, clever\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenre: Dramatic Comedy\u003cbr\u003eActs: 1\u003cbr\u003eRun time: 60 minutes\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for students 16+ss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast size: 6 actors\u003cbr\u003eMale roles: 4\u003cbr\u003eFemale roles: 2\u003cbr\u003eCasting breakdown:\u003cbr\u003eEDDIE MARSH: Early forties. Sharp suit, sharper temper. A man who thinks being the provider makes him the boss.\u003cbr\u003eCLAIRE MARSH: Early thirties. Quick, controlled, and practical. She protects what matters and does not waste words soothing men.\u003cbr\u003eRICKY SMYTHE: Early thirties. Eddie’s mate. Camp, quick, flashy. He loves Claire like a sister and defends her with jokes that land like punches.\u003cbr\u003eMR PHILLIPS: Mid-forties. Family solicitor. Polite, dry, hard to corner. He speaks like a man who bills by the syllable.\u003cbr\u003eMAUREEN BRACKEN: Late fifties to early sixties. Eddie’s mum. Immaculate, iron-willed. She can freeze a room with a look.\u003cbr\u003eGRAHAM BRACKEN: Late forties. Maureen’s husband. Smooth, dodgy, and well practiced at sounding innocent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PGC","offers":[{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":45984075776173,"sku":"SRS-SS-DA7","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2362\/0235\/files\/416660b3-53df-4161-8383-016ce67a4466.png?v=1778178025","url":"https:\/\/www.canadianplayoutlet.com\/products\/discretion-at-7-1982-by-steven-scanlan","provider":"Canadian Play Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}