I find this play intriguing in several ways. First off it stands out for me from plays I've seen and read in the past, as this one focuses heavily on the discussions of the characters. So far the story is reliant more on conversation than actions, and any movements the characters make are more for ambiance and to display character, rather than progress the story. For example the first scene where the two girls are looking around James' apartment for alcohol. It doesn't add to the plot but it makes for a bit of lighthearted entertainment during the discussion as well as giving some insight into who these girls are.
Another interesting element of this story are the main characters themselves, Allison and Angela. They seem to be stereotypical goofy best friends who's lives are entirely entwined with each other, causing them to behave almost as a single person and creating more distance between them and the people they encounter. From my experiences, though, I've rarely encountered female characters that behave like this. Sure, there are many female characters who are very close, but not often with the personalities shown here, particularly the tricking of other people, and the talk of get rich quick schemes.
It's all rather Laverne and Shirley-esque...
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