5 Original scenes.  Following the success of Jelly Beans American writer Joseph McNair Stover has written a second book of scenes in his distinctive and quirky style - introducing characters such as a 1930's private investigator, strangers in a park and characters without names in three 20 minute scenes, and sisters and a mailman in ten minute scenes.

Minimal use of sets and props makes Hard Boiled ideal for group acting examinations and situations, classroom drama, assemblies, and a wide variety of additional theatrical applications too. 

The scenes focus on young peoples relationships and are suitable for students of eleven through to adult. 

Cast requirements: Hard Boiled - 4 male, 1 female Return To Sender - 1 male (plus a disembodied male voice)  Last Rights - 2 female The Town to Town Girl - 3 male, 2 female (plus girls voices) Turns - 4 male, 3 female