Float

Float by Patricia Kane

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Productions (9)
Comedy/Drama
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110 - 120 minutes
5 W, 
Set: Interior of a barn with a ladder, boxes, and an in-process parade float.

The industrious members of the Budapest Women's Club (pronounced "Bu-DAP-est") come together for an annual tradition: the crafting of the holiday parade float. But under the surface of this pleasant gathering, the women find themselves grappling with sexuality, betrayal, and their own hard and fast notions of right and wrong. In this ode to the complicated undercurrents of Midwestern morality, you'll meet Marty, Luce, Char, Arletta, and Doodee -- five women who face the tests life presents to them with laughter, love, and a lot of fake snow.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99

*The per performance fee begins at $85. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

Play Details

The industrious members of the Budapest Women's Club (pronounced "Bu-DAP-est") come together for an annual tradition: the crafting of the holiday parade float. But under the surface of this pleasant gathering, the women find themselves grappling with sexuality, betrayal, and their own hard and fast notions of right and wrong. In this ode to the complicated undercurrents of Midwestern morality, you'll meet Marty, Luce, Char, Arletta, and Doodee -- five women who face the tests life presents to them with laughter, love, and a lot of fake snow.

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 110 - 120 minutes
  • 5 W, 
  • Set: Interior of a barn with a ladder, boxes, and an in-process parade float.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-198-0

Published Reviews

"4 stars; a more clear-eyed Steel Magnolias."

Time Out Chicago

"An apple pie of a play" with "frequent and funny one-liners."

Variety

"...this play is near perfection... It's funny, it's sincere and it's thought provoking."

Chicago Theatre Beat

"Kane's punchy dialogue and surprising twists keep you entertained and rooting for her characters...a fun, far-from-silent night."

NewCity Stage

"A rare and wonderful accomplishment... This is just plain excellent theatre; great characters, engaging script, generous humor and compelling conflict."

Chicago Stage Review

Production History

NOV 11, 2022 - NOV 19, 2022
Charleston Community Theatre
Charleston, IL United States
Charleston Community Theatre Charleston, IL United States
NOV 05, 2019 - NOV 05, 2019
Caltech Playreaders
Pasadena, CA United States
Caltech Playreaders Pasadena, CA United States
DEC 01, 2018 - DEC 16, 2018
Mistresspiece Theater
Seattle, WA, WA United States
Mistresspiece Theater Seattle, WA, WA United States
DEC 05, 2016 - DEC 06, 2016
Richmond Triangle Players
Richmond, VA United States
Richmond Triangle Players Richmond, VA United States
DEC 01, 2016 - DEC 18, 2016
Shaker Bridge Theatre
Enfield, NH United States
Shaker Bridge Theatre Enfield, NH United States
MAR 19, 2015 - MAR 21, 2015
Illinois Wesleyan University School Of Theatre Arts
Bloomington, IL United States
Illinois Wesleyan University School Of Theatre Arts Bloomington, IL United States
AUG 02, 2014 - AUG 02, 2014
Celebration Theatre
West Hollywood, CA United States
Celebration Theatre West Hollywood, CA United States
JAN 01, 2013 - JAN 31, 2013
North Central College
Naperville, IL United States
North Central College Naperville, IL United States
NOV 01, 2010 - DEC 31, 2010
About Face Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
About Face Theatre Chicago, IL United States
No upcoming productions.
DEC 01, 2016 - DEC 18, 2016
Shaker Bridge Theatre
Enfield, NH United States
Shaker Bridge Theatre Enfield, NH United States
NOV 01, 2010 - DEC 31, 2010
About Face Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
About Face Theatre Chicago, IL United States

Awards (1)

3 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations, including Best New Work