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The Puzzler: A Play
Piece together the puzzle of life in this heartwarming journey of unexpected connections.Welcome to The Puzzler, an award-winning one-act play that promises to warm your heart and ignite your mind with its captivating journey of self-discovery and human connection.
Weldon, a nursing home resident, meets Blanch, a spirited young woman doing community service for her past mistakes when she reluctantly joins him at his table where he’s working on a jigsaw puzzle.
What she doesn’t know is that this seemingly mundane encounter will transform her life.
Weldon unassumingly becomes Blanch’s mentor and confidant on her unexpected journey of self-discovery. Through their shared moments of laughter, frustration, and triumph, Weldon and Blanch forge a bond that transcends age, background, and circumstance as they metaphorically and literally put together the pieces of the puzzle.
"The Puzzler" is not merely a theatrical performance; it's an experience that challenges audiences to reflect on their own lives, relationships, and the mysteries that surround us all.
Prepare to be moved, inspired, and captivated by this thought-provoking play that leaves a lasting impression long after the final curtain falls.
Perfect for dinner theater, theater competitions, or community productions seeking a heartfelt and thought-provoking experience, "The Puzzler" offers audiences a composition full of humor, wit, and genuine emotion. Join Blanch on her journey as Weldon helps her piece together the puzzle of life and discover the joy of connecting with others.
The script also contains a shortened version of the play. The first time it was performed was at a fringe fest which had a 25-minute time limit.
You can find videos on it on Will Holcomb's website.
Email will@willholcombauthor.com for production rights
Weldon, a nursing home resident, meets Blanch, a spirited young woman doing community service for her past mistakes when she reluctantly joins him at his table where he’s working on a jigsaw puzzle.
What she doesn’t know is that this seemingly mundane encounter will transform her life.
Weldon unassumingly becomes Blanch’s mentor and confidant on her unexpected journey of self-discovery. Through their shared moments of laughter, frustration, and triumph, Weldon and Blanch forge a bond that transcends age, background, and circumstance as they metaphorically and literally put together the pieces of the puzzle.
"The Puzzler" is not merely a theatrical performance; it's an experience that challenges audiences to reflect on their own lives, relationships, and the mysteries that surround us all.
Prepare to be moved, inspired, and captivated by this thought-provoking play that leaves a lasting impression long after the final curtain falls.
Perfect for dinner theater, theater competitions, or community productions seeking a heartfelt and thought-provoking experience, "The Puzzler" offers audiences a composition full of humor, wit, and genuine emotion. Join Blanch on her journey as Weldon helps her piece together the puzzle of life and discover the joy of connecting with others.
The script also contains a shortened version of the play. The first time it was performed was at a fringe fest which had a 25-minute time limit.
You can find videos on it on Will Holcomb's website.
Email will@willholcombauthor.com for production rights
81 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 8, 2018
About the author
Will Holcomb
10 books51 followersBestselling author and playwright Will Holcomb captivates audiences with heartfelt stories exploring questions about real life human connection, individual authenticity, and the possibility of how our lives can be transformed by our interactions.
Will didn't start out as a writer -- but he had ideas that wouldn't stop so he started pouring them into words, and ended up with best-selling and critically-acclaimed works. Before he began writing at age 45, Will taught elementary school -- and then went back to college, where he earned his Master’s degree in Computer Science and became a software engineer.
His play, The Puzzler, won the Audience Acclaim Award at TexFest2023, and his other play, Clinically Un-Depressed, continually performs sold-out shows to audiences who repeatedly rave about the show as they laugh through their tears.
Part I of The Infinite Jeff won the Gold Medal in the 2023 Global Book Awards, and is ranked as #1 bestseller in Spiritual Fiction on Goodreads.
Will grew up in northern Michigan (Cheboygan, to be exact) before moving to Texas and landing in Smithville, Texas -- where he now lives with his wife and enjoys time with his 6 children and 4 granddaughters.
Throughout his life, Will enjoyed many interests and hobbies — including building houses, rebuilding cars, building furniture, riding his motorcycle, traveling and exploring new places, and many other things. Will is also on the library board, plays racquetball whenever he can, and also put out an album with an organization he started called “Songs of Smithville”.
Thank you for joining Will on this journey!
Will didn't start out as a writer -- but he had ideas that wouldn't stop so he started pouring them into words, and ended up with best-selling and critically-acclaimed works. Before he began writing at age 45, Will taught elementary school -- and then went back to college, where he earned his Master’s degree in Computer Science and became a software engineer.
His play, The Puzzler, won the Audience Acclaim Award at TexFest2023, and his other play, Clinically Un-Depressed, continually performs sold-out shows to audiences who repeatedly rave about the show as they laugh through their tears.
Part I of The Infinite Jeff won the Gold Medal in the 2023 Global Book Awards, and is ranked as #1 bestseller in Spiritual Fiction on Goodreads.
Will grew up in northern Michigan (Cheboygan, to be exact) before moving to Texas and landing in Smithville, Texas -- where he now lives with his wife and enjoys time with his 6 children and 4 granddaughters.
Throughout his life, Will enjoyed many interests and hobbies — including building houses, rebuilding cars, building furniture, riding his motorcycle, traveling and exploring new places, and many other things. Will is also on the library board, plays racquetball whenever he can, and also put out an album with an organization he started called “Songs of Smithville”.
Thank you for joining Will on this journey!
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January 19, 2019
Gives fine insight into the value of a "different" person. A very good play. (about 23 Minutes long)
March 26, 2019
The Puzzler is a one act, two person play. It lived in my head for a long time, forming and growing. We performed a shorter version of it at Hyde Park Theater in Austin Texas in 2018 as part of the Frontera Fest. There is a video of that performance on my website : willholcombautor.com. This script has both the long (40 minutes) and short version (25 minutes) with alternative endings. It is a funny and powerful play which explores how the choices we make effect us and others. If you are interested in performing the play, please contact me for rights. I would love to work with you to get it in your theater.
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