Now and Then eScriptAvailable

Now and Then by Sean Grennan

(17)
Productions (103)
Comedy/Drama
|
90 - 100 minutes
2 W, 2 M, 
Set: Single unit set, a neighborhood bar.

Sometimes what happens after last call just might change your life. One night in 1981, just as Jamie is closing the bar where he works, a desperate last-minute customer offers him and his girlfriend Abby two thousand dollars to sit and have a drink with him. Who wouldn't take it? As the trio swaps stories and Jamie considers the decisions he faces about his musical career and his future with his girlfriend Abby. the young couple begins to realize that this older man is unusually invested in their choices... and the reason he gives them is completely unbelievable. But when a very displeased second stranger arrives, the unbelievable begins to look like it just might be true. Now and Then is a heartfelt romantic comedy about the costs of the choices we make, and the people who make them with us.

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Sometimes what happens after last call just might change your life. One night in 1981, just as Jamie is closing the bar where he works, a desperate last-minute customer offers him and his girlfriend Abby two thousand dollars to sit and have a drink with him. Who wouldn't take it? As the trio swaps stories and Jamie considers the decisions he faces about his musical career and his future with his girlfriend Abby. the young couple begins to realize that this older man is unusually invested in their choices... and the reason he gives them is completely unbelievable. But when a very displeased second stranger arrives, the unbelievable begins to look like it just might be true. Now and Then is a heartfelt romantic comedy about the costs of the choices we make, and the people who make them with us.

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 90 - 100 minutes
  • 2 W, 2 M, 
  • Set: Single unit set, a neighborhood bar.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-922-1

Published Reviews

"Time is a device, a tool, a bauble for Grennan to tinker with. I gotta tell ya, he's pretty darn good at the tinkering."

Warren Gerds, We are Green Bay

"Laughter, joy and hope were evident as the audience was exiting the theatre."

Annie Sadovsky Koepf, Taming of the Review

"There's a sweetness to this sometimes bittersweet story about love, dreams and regrets."

Kathleen Allen Special, Arizona Daily Star

"This new play has the feel of an oldie Hollywood movie."

Amy Munice, Picture This Post

Production History

JUN 13, 2025 - JUN 29, 2025
Chico Theater Company
Chico, CA United States
 Chico Theater Company Chico, CA United States
APR 02, 2025 - APR 19, 2025
Ottawa Little Theatre
Ottawa, ON Canada
 Ottawa Little Theatre Ottawa, ON Canada
MAR 06, 2025 - MAR 16, 2025
Caroline Community Theatre
Ruther Glen, VA United States
 Caroline Community Theatre Ruther Glen, VA United States
MAR 06, 2025 - MAR 16, 2025
Caroline Community Theatre
Ruther Glen, VA United States
 Caroline Community Theatre Ruther Glen, VA United States
FEB 21, 2025 - FEB 23, 2025
Tri-Town Theatre Inc.
Sidney, NY United States
 Tri-Town Theatre Inc. Sidney, NY United States
FEB 21, 2025 - MAR 02, 2025
Troy Civic Theatre
Troy, OH United States
 Troy Civic Theatre Troy, OH United States
FEB 02, 2025 - MAR 05, 2025
Wagga Wagga School Of Arts Community Theatre Inc...SoACT
Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia
 Wagga Wagga School Of Arts Community Theatre Inc...SoACT Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia
FEB 02, 2025 - MAR 03, 2025
Wagga Wagga School Of Arts Community Theatre Inc...SoACT
Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia
 Wagga Wagga School Of Arts Community Theatre Inc...SoACT Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia
JAN 31, 2025 - FEB 16, 2025
The ActorsNET Inc.
Morrisville, PA United States
 The ActorsNET Inc. Morrisville, PA United States
JAN 29, 2025 - FEB 16, 2025
Langham Court Theatre
Victoria, BC Canada
 Langham Court Theatre Victoria, BC Canada
JAN 24, 2025 - FEB 09, 2025
Adobe Theater
Albuquerque, NM United States
 Adobe Theater Albuquerque, NM United States
JAN 10, 2025 - JAN 12, 2025
retired
Carboro, NC United States
 retired Carboro, NC United States
JAN 10, 2025 - JAN 19, 2025
Roswell Community Little Theatre
Roswell, NM United States
 Roswell Community Little Theatre Roswell, NM United States
JAN 10, 2025 - FEB 02, 2025
Theatre of Dare
Kitty Hawk, NC United States
 Theatre of Dare Kitty Hawk, NC United States
NOV 21, 2024 - NOV 24, 2024
Great Bend Community Theatre
Great Bend, KS United States
 Great Bend Community Theatre Great Bend, KS United States
NOV 01, 2024 - NOV 17, 2024
The Westmoreland Players
Callao, VA United States
 The Westmoreland Players Callao, VA United States
OCT 17, 2024 - NOV 03, 2024
Hampton Theatre Company
QUOGUE, NY United States
 Hampton Theatre Company QUOGUE, NY United States
SEP 26, 2024 - OCT 13, 2024
Ladysmith Little Theatre
Ladysmith, BC Canada
 Ladysmith Little Theatre Ladysmith, BC Canada
SEP 14, 2024 - SEP 14, 2024
Garden City Library
Wantagh, NY United States
 Garden City Library Wantagh, NY United States
SEP 13, 2024 - SEP 29, 2024
Cascades Theatrical Company
Bend, OR United States
 Cascades Theatrical Company Bend, OR United States
SEP 12, 2024 - OCT 06, 2024
The Wimberley Players, Inc.
Wimberley, TX United States
 The Wimberley Players, Inc. Wimberley, TX United States
AUG 10, 2024 - SEP 08, 2024
None
Levittown, NY United States
 None Levittown, NY United States
MAY 18, 2024 - MAY 19, 2024
Legion Theatre Group
White Haven, PA United States
 Legion Theatre Group White Haven, PA United States
MAY 09, 2024 - MAY 19, 2024
Elgin Theatre Guild
London, ON Canada
 Elgin Theatre Guild London, ON Canada
MAY 03, 2024 - MAY 12, 2024
Kettle Moraine Playhouse
Slinger, WI, WI United States
 Kettle Moraine Playhouse Slinger, WI, WI United States
MAY 03, 2024 - MAY 12, 2024
Kettle Moraine Playhouse
Slinger, WI United States
 Kettle Moraine Playhouse Slinger, WI United States
MAR 31, 2024 - MAR 31, 2024
Eunice Players' Theatre
Ville Platte, LA United States
 Eunice Players' Theatre Ville Platte, LA United States
MAR 30, 2024 - APR 07, 2024
The Waldo Theatre
Waldoboro, ME United States
 The Waldo Theatre Waldoboro, ME United States
MAR 01, 2024 - MAR 02, 2024
Saratoga High School
Saratoga, CA United States
 Saratoga High School Saratoga, CA United States
FEB 23, 2024 - MAR 10, 2024
Racine Theatre Guild
Racine, WI United States
 Racine Theatre Guild Racine, WI United States
DEC 01, 2023 - DEC 04, 2023
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA United States
 Quinsigamond Community College Worcester, MA United States
OCT 09, 2023 - OCT 14, 2023
Partington Theatre Club Ltd
Glossop, United Kingdom
 Partington Theatre Club Ltd Glossop, United Kingdom
SEP 22, 2023 - OCT 08, 2023
Claros Playhouse
Patchogue, NY United States
 Claros Playhouse Patchogue, NY United States
AUG 20, 2023 - SEP 03, 2023
Catch A Star Theatrical Players
Beaumont, CA United States
 Catch A Star Theatrical Players Beaumont, CA United States
AUG 11, 2023 - AUG 26, 2023
Iron Horse Theatre Company
Leetsdale, PA United States
 Iron Horse Theatre Company Leetsdale, PA United States
JUL 21, 2023 - JUL 30, 2023
Tarpon Arts
Tarpon Springs, FL United States
 Tarpon Arts Tarpon Springs, FL United States
JUL 21, 2023 - JUL 30, 2023
Pinewood Players Inc
Munds Park, AZ United States
 Pinewood Players Inc Munds Park, AZ United States
JUN 17, 2023 - JUL 21, 2023
The English Theatre Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
 The English Theatre Frankfurt Frankfurt am Main, Germany
JUN 10, 2023 - JUN 11, 2023
Second Act Productions
San Antonio, TX United States
 Second Act Productions San Antonio, TX United States
JUN 07, 2023 - JUN 25, 2023
Lemon Bay Playhouse, Inc.
Englewood, FL United States
 Lemon Bay Playhouse, Inc. Englewood, FL United States
JUN 07, 2023 - JUN 25, 2023
Lemon Bay Playhouse, Inc.
Englewood, FL United States
 Lemon Bay Playhouse, Inc. Englewood, FL United States
JUN 04, 2023 - JUN 25, 2023
Eunice Players' Theatre
Eunice, LA United States
 Eunice Players' Theatre Eunice, LA United States
MAY 05, 2023 - MAY 07, 2023
Wolf Creek Players
Dysart, IA United States
 Wolf Creek Players Dysart, IA United States
APR 21, 2023 - APR 30, 2023
STC Theater
Saint Charles, IL United States
 STC Theater Saint Charles, IL United States
APR 13, 2023 - APR 23, 2023
Tellico Community Playhouse
Loudon, TN United States
 Tellico Community Playhouse Loudon, TN United States
APR 07, 2023 - APR 23, 2023
The Little Theatre of Walla Wa
Walla Walla, WA United States
 The Little Theatre of Walla Wa Walla Walla, WA United States
APR 01, 2023 - APR 01, 2023
Bellingham Theatre Guild
Bellingham, WA United States
 Bellingham Theatre Guild Bellingham, WA United States
MAR 31, 2023 - APR 16, 2023
Billings Studio Theatre
Billings, MT United States
 Billings Studio Theatre Billings, MT United States
MAR 24, 2023 - APR 02, 2023
The Village Players
Sylvania, OH United States
 The Village Players Sylvania, OH United States
MAR 17, 2023 - MAR 19, 2023
Fort Mill Community Playhouse
Fort Mill, SC United States
 Fort Mill Community Playhouse Fort Mill, SC United States
MAR 17, 2023 - MAR 26, 2023
dcp theatre
Telford, PA United States
 dcp theatre Telford, PA United States
FEB 24, 2023 - MAR 05, 2023
Way Off Broadway Community Players
Leander, TX United States
 Way Off Broadway Community Players Leander, TX United States
FEB 16, 2023 - FEB 19, 2023
The Alcazar Theatre
Carpinteria, CA United States
 The Alcazar Theatre Carpinteria, CA United States
FEB 03, 2023 - MAR 18, 2023
Fort Mill Community Playhouse
Fort Mill, SC United States
 Fort Mill Community Playhouse Fort Mill, SC United States
JAN 16, 2023 - JAN 21, 2023
DROYLSDEN LITTLE THEATRE
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom
 DROYLSDEN LITTLE THEATRE MANCHESTER, United Kingdom
JAN 16, 2023 - JAN 21, 2023
Droylsden Little Theatre
Manchester, United Kingdom
 Droylsden Little Theatre Manchester, United Kingdom
DEC 01, 2022 - JUN 30, 2023
OratoriO SIA
Riga, Latvia
 OratoriO SIA Riga, Latvia
NOV 18, 2022 - DEC 11, 2022
Mountain Community Theatre
Santa Cruz, CA United States
 Mountain Community Theatre Santa Cruz, CA United States
NOV 17, 2022 - NOV 20, 2022
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN United States
 Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN United States
NOV 12, 2022 - NOV 20, 2022
Georgetown Theatre Workshop
Georgetown, MA United States
 Georgetown Theatre Workshop Georgetown, MA United States
NOV 11, 2022 - NOV 27, 2022
Prospect Theater Project
Modesto, CA United States
 Prospect Theater Project Modesto, CA United States
NOV 05, 2022 - NOV 26, 2022
ORiGiN Theatrical (Centenary Theatre Group)
Corinda, QLD Australia
 ORiGiN Theatrical (Centenary Theatre Group) Corinda, QLD Australia
OCT 07, 2022 - OCT 16, 2022
Holton Community Theatre
Holton, KS United States
 Holton Community Theatre Holton, KS United States
AUG 24, 2022 - SEP 11, 2022
Actors' Playhouse
Coral Gables, FL United States
 Actors' Playhouse Coral Gables, FL United States
JUN 18, 2022 - JUN 18, 2022
Twilight Theatre, Inc.
Greensburg, KS United States
 Twilight Theatre, Inc. Greensburg, KS United States
JUN 06, 2022 - JUN 26, 2022
Epilogue Players
Indianapolis, IN United States
 Epilogue Players Indianapolis, IN United States
MAY 13, 2022 - MAY 22, 2022
Modern Classics Theatre Company of Long Island
Lindenhurst, NY United States
 Modern Classics Theatre Company of Long Island Lindenhurst, NY United States
APR 22, 2022 - APR 24, 2022
By the Sea Productions
Morro Bay, CA United States
 By the Sea Productions Morro Bay, CA United States
APR 22, 2022 - MAY 01, 2022
Carlsbad Community Theatre Inc.
Carlsbad, NM United States
 Carlsbad Community Theatre Inc. Carlsbad, NM United States
APR 20, 2022 - APR 23, 2022
Regina Little Theatre Society Inc .
Regina, SK Canada
 Regina Little Theatre Society Inc . Regina, SK Canada
APR 01, 2022 - APR 10, 2022
Theatre Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA United States
 Theatre Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA United States
MAR 18, 2022 - MAR 27, 2022
The Belmont Theatre
York, PA United States
 The Belmont Theatre York, PA United States
MAR 18, 2022 - MAR 27, 2022
The Belmont Theatre
York, PA United States
 The Belmont Theatre York, PA United States
MAR 17, 2022 - APR 17, 2022
Oil Lamp Theater
Glenview, IL United States
 Oil Lamp Theater Glenview, IL United States
MAR 02, 2022 - MAR 13, 2022
Main Street Players
Griffin, GA United States
 Main Street Players Griffin, GA United States
FEB 17, 2022 - FEB 27, 2022
The Theatre of Western Springs
WESTERN SPRINGS, IL United States
 The Theatre of Western Springs WESTERN SPRINGS, IL United States
FEB 10, 2022 - FEB 27, 2022
Unity Theatre
Brenham, TX United States
 Unity Theatre Brenham, TX United States
FEB 02, 2022 - FEB 20, 2022
Playhouse 2000
Kerrville, TX United States
 Playhouse 2000 Kerrville, TX United States
NOV 05, 2021 - NOV 20, 2021
Performing Artists Collective Alliance
Erie, PA United States
 Performing Artists Collective Alliance Erie, PA United States
OCT 20, 2021 - OCT 24, 2021
Theatre Morin Heights
Morin Heights, QC Canada
 Theatre Morin Heights Morin Heights, QC Canada
OCT 17, 2021 - OCT 17, 2021
Windham Theatre Guild
Mansfield Center, CT United States
 Windham Theatre Guild Mansfield Center, CT United States
OCT 15, 2021 - OCT 16, 2021
Windham Theatre Guild
Willimantic, CT United States
 Windham Theatre Guild Willimantic, CT United States
OCT 14, 2021 - OCT 23, 2021
Whitefish Theatre Company
Whitefish, MT United States
 Whitefish Theatre Company Whitefish, MT United States
JUL 16, 2021 - JUL 18, 2021
Lake Country Players
Oconomowoc, WI United States
 Lake Country Players Oconomowoc, WI United States
APR 21, 2021 - APR 24, 2021
Penn State Berks
Reading, PA United States
 Penn State Berks Reading, PA United States
APR 18, 2021 - MAY 01, 2021
Oil Lamp Theater
Glenview, IL United States
 Oil Lamp Theater Glenview, IL United States
APR 09, 2021 - APR 11, 2021
MIT Life on Stage Theatre
Cambridge, MA United States
 MIT Life on Stage Theatre Cambridge, MA United States
MAR 12, 2021 - MAR 14, 2021
Theatre Longview
Longview, TX United States
 Theatre Longview Longview, TX United States
FEB 26, 2021 - FEB 27, 2021
MS Theatre Production
Waupun, WI United States
 MS Theatre Production Waupun, WI United States
FEB 25, 2021 - MAR 07, 2021
The Human Race Theatre Company
Dayton, OH United States
 The Human Race Theatre Company Dayton, OH United States
FEB 05, 2021 - FEB 21, 2021
Playhouse 2000
Kerrville, TX United States
 Playhouse 2000 Kerrville, TX United States
NOV 20, 2020 - DEC 13, 2020
Mountain Community Theatre
Ben Lomond, CA United States
 Mountain Community Theatre Ben Lomond, CA United States
NOV 13, 2020 - NOV 14, 2020
Villagers Theatre
Somerset, NJ United States
 Villagers Theatre Somerset, NJ United States
NOV 01, 2020 - NOV 30, 2020
OratoriO SIA
Riga, Latvia
 OratoriO SIA Riga, Latvia
OCT 30, 2020 - OCT 31, 2020
River Valley Players
Rock Rapids, IA United States
 River Valley Players Rock Rapids, IA United States
JUN 12, 2020 - JUN 28, 2020
Wiesbaden Performing Arts Center (WPAC)
Wiesbaden, Germany
 Wiesbaden Performing Arts Center (WPAC) Wiesbaden, Germany
MAY 21, 2020 - JUL 05, 2020
Oil Lamp Theater
Glenview, IL United States
 Oil Lamp Theater Glenview, IL United States
JAN 10, 2020 - JAN 18, 2020
Upcounty Theatre, Inc.
Germantown, MD United States
 Upcounty Theatre, Inc. Germantown, MD United States
SEP 05, 2019 - SEP 15, 2019
Elkhart Civic Theatre
Bristol, IN United States
 Elkhart Civic Theatre Bristol, IN United States
SEP 03, 2019 - SEP 15, 2019
Invisible Theatre
Tucson, AZ United States
 Invisible Theatre Tucson, AZ United States
SEP 19, 2018 - SEP 30, 2018
Lamb Arts Regional Theatre
Sioux City, IA United States
 Lamb Arts Regional Theatre Sioux City, IA United States
SEP 13, 2018 - SEP 29, 2018
South Park Theatre
South Park Theatre, PA United States
 South Park Theatre South Park Theatre, PA United States
JUN 01, 2018 - JUN 30, 2018
Peninsula Players Theatre
Fish Creek, WI United States
 Peninsula Players Theatre Fish Creek, WI United States
JUN 13, 2025 - JUN 29, 2025
Chico Theater Company
Chico, CA United States
 Chico Theater Company Chico, CA United States
APR 02, 2025 - APR 19, 2025
Ottawa Little Theatre
Ottawa, ON Canada
 Ottawa Little Theatre Ottawa, ON Canada
MAR 06, 2025 - MAR 16, 2025
Caroline Community Theatre
Ruther Glen, VA United States
 Caroline Community Theatre Ruther Glen, VA United States
MAR 06, 2025 - MAR 16, 2025
Caroline Community Theatre
Ruther Glen, VA United States
 Caroline Community Theatre Ruther Glen, VA United States
FEB 21, 2025 - FEB 23, 2025
Tri-Town Theatre Inc.
Sidney, NY United States
 Tri-Town Theatre Inc. Sidney, NY United States
FEB 21, 2025 - MAR 02, 2025
Troy Civic Theatre
Troy, OH United States
 Troy Civic Theatre Troy, OH United States
FEB 02, 2025 - MAR 05, 2025
Wagga Wagga School Of Arts Community Theatre Inc...SoACT
Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia
 Wagga Wagga School Of Arts Community Theatre Inc...SoACT Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia
FEB 02, 2025 - MAR 03, 2025
Wagga Wagga School Of Arts Community Theatre Inc...SoACT
Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia
 Wagga Wagga School Of Arts Community Theatre Inc...SoACT Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia
JAN 31, 2025 - FEB 16, 2025
The ActorsNET Inc.
Morrisville, PA United States
 The ActorsNET Inc. Morrisville, PA United States
JAN 29, 2025 - FEB 16, 2025
Langham Court Theatre
Victoria, BC Canada
 Langham Court Theatre Victoria, BC Canada
JAN 24, 2025 - FEB 09, 2025
Adobe Theater
Albuquerque, NM United States
 Adobe Theater Albuquerque, NM United States
JAN 10, 2025 - JAN 12, 2025
retired
Carboro, NC United States
 retired Carboro, NC United States
JAN 10, 2025 - JAN 19, 2025
Roswell Community Little Theatre
Roswell, NM United States
 Roswell Community Little Theatre Roswell, NM United States
JAN 10, 2025 - FEB 02, 2025
Theatre of Dare
Kitty Hawk, NC United States
 Theatre of Dare Kitty Hawk, NC United States
JUN 17, 2023 - JUL 21, 2023
The English Theatre Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
 The English Theatre Frankfurt Frankfurt am Main, Germany
AUG 24, 2022 - SEP 11, 2022
Actors' Playhouse
Coral Gables, FL United States
 Actors' Playhouse Coral Gables, FL United States
FEB 25, 2021 - MAR 07, 2021
The Human Race Theatre Company
Dayton, OH United States
 The Human Race Theatre Company Dayton, OH United States
SEP 19, 2018 - SEP 30, 2018
Lamb Arts Regional Theatre
Sioux City, IA United States
 Lamb Arts Regional Theatre Sioux City, IA United States
JUN 01, 2018 - JUN 30, 2018
Peninsula Players Theatre
Fish Creek, WI United States
 Peninsula Players Theatre Fish Creek, WI United States

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