N.J. Crisp

Fighting Chance - Acting Edition S. N.J. Crisp

Dramatic Comedy

Characters: 5 male, 4 female

Scenery: Various simple interiors

Based on the author's experiences, Fighting Chance is set in a rehabilitation center for neurological patients. It charts the progress of five patients over eight weeks. These five demonstrate humor, frustration, anger and pity and they help each other throughout this funny, touching and ultimately optimistic play.

"A smashing hit." - Waterbury Republican/American

"The play is painstaking in its detail.... It documents the medical process with humanity and humor." - the New York Times

"Both amusing and moving.... A courageous, compassionate play." - London Standard