THE REVOLT: A PLAY IN ONE ACT

The play opens with the wife feeling frustrated by the monotony of her life and the lack of appreciation from her husband. She devises a plan to make him notice her involving a kind of revolt in which she begins to act in ways that are unexpected and uncharacteristic aiming to bring attention to her dissatisfaction. Her efforts cause confusion and bewilderment in her husband and through their interactions the comedic misunderstandings pile up. At its core the play is a lighthearted examination of marital relationships the ways in which couples interact and how a person’s desire for more attention can lead to exaggerated actions. It reflects a playful look at the idea of rebellion within the confines of everyday life specifically focusing on how a simple misunderstanding can lead to comedic consequences.