Beauty and the Botox

About the Book

"Beauty and the Botox" is a collection of short plays by Dr. David J. Holcombe. Most follow a ten-minute play format, although some are considerable longer or may be played together as a one act. Issues evoked range from physician greed to issues of constitutional rights. Several deal with medical questions including end of life questions during Hurricane Katrina or the consequences of vaccination refusal. Despite the dreary sounding topics, there are always a few laughs along the way, regardless of the gravity of the situation. Most of the plays require no more than two actors, although some require up to six. Set requirements are minimal, just right for the small black box theater or student productions. Several plays have been produced by Spectral Sisters Productions and have passed the test of audience approval. From intimate to grandiose, from lighthearted to heart wrenching, there is something for every lover of the short play in this unusual collection.

About the Author

David J. Holcombe was born in San Francisco and raised in the East Bay Area in the shadow of Mount Diablo. He received a BSA from the University of California at Davis, followed by a MSA from the University of Florida, and a MD from the Catholic University of Louvain in Brussels, Belgium. After working 20 years as an internist in Alexandria, Louisiana, he switched his orientation and continued his medical career in public health. During his many academic and professional years, he continued to write short stories and plays. He has published two collections of short stories, “Like Honored and Trusted Colleagues” and “Cappuccino at Podgorica.” This collection of short plays, “Beauty and the Botox,” compliments his short stories and explores themes of human nature and social folly. He currently lives with his wife in Central Louisiana, where they participate in the cultural and social life of the city and state.