Bright Ideas

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Bright Ideas is a comedy by Eric Coble set in a suburb in the USA. It premiered at the Cleveland Play House on October 15, 2002. It is intended to be played by two men and three women - one each for the Bradley's and the other roles played by the remaining three actors.

[edit] Characters

  • Mrs. Heath, a teacher who believes in freedom.
  • Joshua Bradley, father of Mac.
  • Genevra Bradley, mother of Mac.
  • Cate, a super mom.
  • Ross, a great dad.
  • Lynzie, a great mom.
  • Denise, a co-worker of Genevra's.
  • Mr. Scott, Genevra's boss.
  • Mrs. Labradour, Mr. Scott's assistant.
  • Airline Steward, a man who wants to get off the ground.
  • Mrs. Menteith, an enunciation specialist.
  • Coach Angus, a physical-fitness specialist.
  • Miss Caithness, a drama specialist.
  • Mrs. Malcolm, a Bright Ideas teacher.
  • Two Moms, two women eager to learn.
  • Ms. Lennox, the Bright Ideas Chief Administrative Executive.
  • Bix, the Blast-a-Thon Beaver.
  • Various Voices.

[edit] Overview

A very contemporary black comedy that wickedly examines the concept that every child is the person he or she is going to be by age four. Right? Join the Bradleys - Genevra and Joshua - on their manic quest to get their three year-old son Mac into the perfect pre-school to guarantee that their little darling is the ultimate success he can be and can move on to the next perfect school.

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