Family 2.0 - one act play

The original husband begs to stay, offering to be 'another kid or the family dog.' The son, influenced by the new father, expresses a desire for a dog, and after some reluctance, the wife agrees, making the old husband the 'dog.'

Katie Fallon introduces 'Family 2.0 by Walter Whites,' a short comedy set in the 1950s, aiming for a theatrical feel. She thanks the stage manager, Christopher Brinley, and the tech team Lucy and Sophie, before the play begins.

A man claiming to be the woman's new husband arrives home, much to her surprise and outrage. He explains he was bored with his old life and decided to 'try something new' with her well-kept house, while the wife is bewildered, stating she already has a husband.

The new husband attempts to win over the wife by bringing her orchids and singing her a song he composed, contrasting with her current husband who hasn't brought her flowers in years. The song, 'You Take My Breath Away,' impresses her greatly.

The wife asks a series of questions to vet the new husband, covering everything from personal hygiene to household chores, travel preferences, and even physical attributes, before deciding to accept him.

The new husband attempts to win over the children. He offers to take the son to a baseball game and promises shopping to the daughter, quickly gaining their affection, much to the wife's surprise.

The original husband returns home to find the new husband with his wife. The wife, favoring the new husband's attentiveness, convinces her first husband to hand over his house key, explaining that he's being replaced because he stopped bringing her flowers.

The new husband quickly realizes the responsibilities of his new role, as the children demand attention for shopping and taking out the 'dog.' This leads him to express that it's 'just like my first wife,' causing the wife to angrily react.

The new husband, overwhelmed by immediate responsibilities and the wife's reaction, tries to escape with the son to the baseball game, lamenting that he 'needs a new life.'