Skin Flick

by Norm Foster

Middle-aged couple Daphne and Rollie and their friend Alex have found themselves out of work and out of luck. So when they come across a mistakenly rented X-rated movie, they get the idea to make their own porno film for some quick cash. The only problem is none of them want to star in it themselves. As if on cue, Jill, a birthday telegram messenger, accidentally arrives on their doorstep and their cast is set.

Genres: Plays

120 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2011

Reviews

[Tony Loyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute but lacked substance which is fairly common in Norm Foster honestly. Basically a less risqué rip off of Zack and Miri Make a Porno with less laughter. Not without merit completely however, it put a smile on my face, would probably play very well with audiences and had some very good and relatively unique comedic devices. A decent comedy, if a little lacking in good laughs or content. I would see this show if put on.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lighthearted, funny, easy read.

[trishajennreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely hilarious!
When I was offered the chance to read this play, I squealed with delight. It sounded hilarious. And it did not disappoint. Rollie and Daphne are so funny. The whole situation is ridiculous and weird, and at the same time, it ends up being a really sweet story.

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a keeper. Community theatres with a progressive audience could easily do this piece. It is a little surprising that Foster's take on amateur pornography can be somewhat cringe-free. He can be a tad sexist with his characters. And there's only one of those moments throughout the entirety of this play. The cast collectively laughs at one person who has stated that pornography is demeaning to women. The lines are well spread between the actors, the set is not terribly challenging. Might want to have an intimacy coach despite the fact that there's only one minor moment of physical contact. It's a feel good story in some regards. I can see it being a popular play now that the price of groceries is causing people to resort to alternative ways of earning money. The play meanders a bit near the end, but the strong closing line could pull an adept production back on track if pacing is properly executed. Good little script, minor moments of cringe.

[Lesley · Rating 1 out of 5]

Did not like or find funny.
All kinds of intimacy issues to deal with in producion.