The New Orleans Blues
By Dan Oberbroeckling
Characters
Tim – father
Kathleen – mother
Jeff – son
Chuck – neighbor
Jacqueline – friend of the family
Constance – Jeff's friend
Plot Summary
ACT I
Scene i)
Tim and Jeff are sitting on the front steps of their house on a side street in New
Orleans. Tim is trying to convince his son to let go of his dream of becoming a
famous jazz saxophonist. Upset with his father for meddling in his life, Jeff storms
off down the street.
Scene ii)
Tim goes inside the house to join Kathleen in the kitchen. As Kathleen prepares
dinner, they discuss their son’s future. Jacqueline, their guest, arrives and they
all reminisce about their youth.
Scene iii)
Later in the evening, Jeff and Constance arrive at the house. Jeff takes his
saxophone out of its case and begins playing a quiet melody as Constance
listens. After he is finished, Jeff explains his dreams to Constance.
Scene iv)
Tim and Jeff are sitting on the front steps of their house on a side street in New
Orleans. Tim is trying to convince his son to let go of his dream of becoming a
famous jazz saxophonist. Upset with his father for meddling in his life, Jeff storms
off down the street. Constance runs after him.
Scene v)
Tim goes inside the house to join Kathleen in the kitchen. As Kathleen prepares
dinner, they discuss their son’s future. Jacqueline, their guest, arrives and they
all reminisce about their youth.
Act II
Scene i)
Later in the evening, Jeff and Constance arrive at the house. Jeff takes his
saxophone out of its case and begins playing a quiet melody as Constance
listens. After he is finished, Jeff explains his dreams to Constance. Constance is
distracted, twirling her hair.
Scene ii)
Tim and Jeff are sitting on the front steps of their house on a side street in New
Orleans. Tim is trying to convince his son to let go of his dream of becoming a
famous jazz saxophonist. Upset with his father for meddling in his life, Jeff storms
off down the street.
Scene iii)
Tim goes inside the house to join Kathleen in the kitchen. As Kathleen prepares
dinner, they discuss their son’s future. Jacqueline, their guest, arrives and they
all reminisce about their youth.
Scene iv)
Later in the evening, Jeff and Constance arrive at the house. Jeff takes his
saxophone out of its case and begins playing a quiet melody as Constance
listens. After he is finished, Jeff explains his dreams to Constance.