Chocoholics Book Club (The)
Cast: 1M, 4F
Run time: 45 minutes
A support group, set up for individuals with a chocolate addiction, meets weekly under the guise of being a book club.
But this is no ordinary addiction support group; the leader positively encourages members to fully embrace their passion for chocolate. There is something very special about the products that Chocolatier Alex provides that magically seem to help them to get through the day.
And why doesn’t any old chocolate bar off a supermarket shelf give the same euphoric haze to help group participants, Jade and Brooke, get through the day?
Producing a wide variety of high quality home-made bars, bakes and treat boxes, why are Alex’s chocolates so special?
When new member Harley arrives, she doesn't find quite what she bargained for. And Marcus, Brooke's husband, is definitely not welcome.
Characters:
Alex (F) 50s. Group leader. OCD.
Brooke (F) 50s. Mother of 5. Suffering menopausal symptoms.
Jude (F) 40s. Overworked, downtrodden. Secretly suffers from MS.
Harley (F) Any. Plain clothes police officer.
Marcus (M) 50s. Husband to Brooke.
Setting:
A blank stage, 6 chairs. A table upstage with mugs and kettle.
TRIGGER WARNING: This play contains references to addiction.