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Lobelia Lodge

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  5w, 3m

B.J. Burton

On the first weekend of summer, Elsie and her friends meet at their cabin in the woods. As Elsie struggles to repair the dilapidated retreat, the other women become too distracted by their own problems to get involved. Elsie hammers away at loose siding, while her best friend, Diane, drinks wine c…

Lobelia Lodge

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Not Applicable
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
On the first weekend of summer, Elsie and her friends gather at their cabin in the woods for their annual meeting. As Elsie struggles to repair their dilapidated retreat, the other women become distracted by their own problems. Elsie hammers away trying to fix the place, while her best friend, Diane, drinks wine coolers. One evening during Art Night, when they celebrate their artistic pursuits, the women-only weekend is interrupted by two mysterious men who emerge from the woods. Elsie tries to deal with her unmistakable attraction to one of the men at the same time she is forced to deal with the real reason for the meeting. As old and new wounds resurface, conflicts erupt between the hold of the past and the need to let go. Elsie discovers the fate of the lodge as she rediscovers the value of friendship.
History
Lobelia Lodge was originally produced by Theatre Widener, Charles B. Smith, Artistic Director, at the Burt Mustin Theatre, Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, on April 26, 1995. It was directed by Patrick F. McDade.
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Performing Groups
ELSIE - female, 30s, passionate, loves nature
JILL - female, 20s, in love with boyfriend, Chris
CHRIS - male, 20s, in love with Jill
DIANE - female, 40s, divorced twice, drinks too much
STELLA - female, 30s, very attractive, sings well, not used to the country
AUNT WINNIE - female, 60s, stern, controlling
NELSON - male, 30s, appears first badly in need of a shave; looks like he could be a psychiatrist or a mountain man
DEEDER - male, 30s, Nelson's good buddy

If needed, CHRIS and DEEDER may be played by the same actor.

  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day, New Millennium/21st Century
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Local Celebrity Cameo, Physical Comedy
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Gun Shots
    • Strong Language

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"All the women in the play are part of what I've experienced. In my own life, my women friends have been very supportive of me...and I wanted to write something about that." - B.J. Burton as quoted in The Philadelphia Inquirer

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  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)

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  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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B.J. Burton

B.J. Burton
B.J. Burton is the author of several full-length plays, including Lobelia Lodge (published by Samuel French), Hunting Season, Room for Love, For the Record, and The Dangers of Lightning. Audiences have seen her work performed at InterAct Theatre Company, Hedgerow Theatre, Pla ...
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