Question

So I'm writing a short play about a man's 50th birthday, but it needs to have some kind of drama or conflict. I want the drama to be realistic, but original. Does anyone have any ideas for a situation?

If anyone needs an example, it could be something like him dating a much younger woman, or having a midlife crisis and buying a expensive car. Please don't use these ones, however.

Answer 1

He is struggling with feelings of loneliness or isolation on his birthday, and is grappling with the fact that he is getting older and may not have achieved all of the things he wanted to in life.

He discovers that his partner has been hiding a secret from him, and the revelation causes tension in their relationship.

He is struggling with his health, and has to come to terms with the fact that he may not be as physically able as he used to be.

He is facing financial problems, and has to make difficult decisions about how to manage his money and pay his bills.

He is having a difficult time adjusting to a major life change, such as a new job or the loss of a loved one, and is struggling to find his footing.