

Two lonely housewives. One highway. Zero chill. The lemonade wars have begun.
A perceptive and funny study about the fantasies, inhibitions and dreams of two frustrated and lonely middle-class matrons who set up competing lemonade stands along a jammed highway. This short play incorporates comedy and tragedy, a touch of the bizarre, and ultimately, a sincere compassion in both women.
Acting
Herlie and Scott serve devastating vulnerability.
Writing
Sharp dialogue that cuts like lemon juice in a paper cut.
Director
Charles S. Dubin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This rare TV adaptation captures the twilight of 'golden age' live theatrical broadcasting, when networks still gambled on obscure stage works.
Director Charles S. Dubin helmed over 100 episodes of M*A*S*H; this early work shows his gift for finding humor in human fragility.