two-hander

/ ˌtuːˈhændə /

noun

1. a play for two actors

Example Sentences

“It was theater boot camp. I was helping somebody who was coming to the theater having never been on stage before in a two-hander. Two-handers are not easy.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Times's Clive Davis awarded Barcelona two stars, saying Collins "struggles to bring her character to life", while City AM's Adam Bloodworth wrote that the actress "can’t save the bland two-hander", also giving the show two stars.

From BBC

The Telegraph's Claire Allfree wrote that Collins was "one to watch", adding that she and Morte "elevate a rather dated two-hander into something properly affecting", giving a three-star rating.

From BBC

Although not technically a two-hander, “Clarkston” has some of the contrivances inherent in that form.

From Los Angeles Times

“Skincare” becomes a two-hander, alternating between the floundering Hope and the equally flailing Jordan, who desperately wants to be seen as a hero to her.

From Los Angeles Times