Ed Strum

The Connoisseurs Ed Strum

A PLAY: When many cases of fine, rare and expensive wine, ingeniously packaged, float ashore on to George?s beach, he?s faced with a moral dilemma. George loves fine wine, but he, his wife Lynn and their next door neighbors Al and Peggy, soon realize they are dealing with a major smuggling operation. Should they hide this lost or stolen wine and keep it or return it? If so, to whom? Lynn opts to return it. Al and Peggy side with George. Initially reluctant, Lynn takes charge and decides to hide the smuggled goods. While George is focused on salvaging his precious wine, Peggy is turned on by the danger and excitement of this venture and Al is all gloom and doom, expecting the worst. They find themselves continuously besieged and must find creative methods to stay one step ahead of smugglers, law enforcement and a snoopy neighbor. When they believe they have found the perfect solution, events suddenly take an unexpected turn. Peggy finds a rare diamond in the wine and inadvertently uncovers the real smuggling operation. The situation becomes more complex and confusing. The comedic action is fast paced with unexpected twists and turns as the stakes become much higher and more dangerous and the two couples attempt to extricate themselves from this dangerous dilemma.