Jonno, the leader, Toad the follower, Joey the introvert, Fats the strong silent type. Four guys, on the highway, boozed up, pilled up, good times ahead. Something’s Gonna Explode. Six characters. Six versions of the truth. One actor.
It’s 2002 and loaded with booze, pills and testosterone, Toad, Fats, Jonno, and Joey hit the highway in Jonno’s car, which he calls “Cowboy.” Soon, however, the boys find themselves in the middle of nowhere. Stranded and desperate, the core of their friendship is quickly exposed, which may prove more toxic than the fumes coming outta Cowboy.
‘Fuel’ is a story of the poisonous side of mateship, told through seven monologues from six characters, each with their own loyalties, secrets and strange versions of the truth.
Strong course language, drug References, racial slurs, fat-shaming, domestic violence references (not seen), misogyny, coarse and homophobic language.
Performance Fee
$1,550
Does this fee include travel costs
No
Royalties % (if applicable):
5% split between creatives
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Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
The show is super low-fi and involves the audience sitting in chairs in a circle, (support group style), while the actor moves between seats (occasionally moving outside the circle). It’s built for small spaces.
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