By Emily Smith
A romantic comedy about two strangers who fall in love over the phone, “Dial Tones” brings joy, sadness, love and the experiences of becoming human.
The original piece “Dial Tones” comes to the Covey Center for the Arts Little Theatre 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday throughout December.
Playwright, Scott Bronson, read a story in the Readers Digest about a couple who knew each other only by phone. One lived on the East coast and one in the West. Soon love began, but one was killed before they ever got to meet.
“Dial Tones” is a story that unites two unknown voices. The telephone, portrayed by a person in the play, decides to play a practical joke on two people. Kelly, tries to dial his friends number but instead calls Hazel. This happens multiple times and the two soon strike up conversation.
Love soon abounds, but the true story lies within the humanizing effect on the telephone. The telephone grows fond of Hazel and Kelly and comes to understand the desires of human emotion. She wants them to meet in person but is scared to not hear them anymore.
A play based entirely upon the sounds of another”s voice, not their physical appearance, “Dial Tones” must show love through words.
“If you want to love somebody start doing things for them,” Bronson said.
The set is intimate with two couches on either end and some tables in between.
“I wanted it to be simple,” Bronson said, “and use lots of levels.”
Tickets are $10 for general admission and $7.50 for students and seniors.
