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Daughters of the Lone Star State

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  11w

Del Shores

"Bright, fresh, funny, vividly executed. This is Grade A comedy with a punch." L.A. Village View.

"The dialogue snaps, crackles and bounces like popcorn poppin'." Drama Logue.

"A hilarious gem of characterization and comedy." Beverly …

Daughters of the Lone Star State

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    11w

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Summary
This is the third of the Lowake, Texas series from the author of Daddy's Dyin' (Who's Got the Will?) and Cheatin'. It's the day before Christmas Eve and The Daughters of the Lone Star State are having their annual meeting. The old group is dying out, literally, so this year's effort to attract members is all out. When "white trash" and "coloreds" arrive, chaos erupts. This funny but biting play is a wonderful challenge for an all female ensemble. Nine characters are over 50 years old.
History
Daughters of the Lone Star State was originally produced by Kelley Alexander at The Zephyr Theatre in Hollywood, California, May 20, 1993.
MILDRED KEIFNER, 60's, self-appointed local singing star. 

LIDDY BELL CARTWRIGHT, 60's, the president, opinionated, domineering. 

CLARA BELL IVEY, 60's, Liddy Bell's sister, the ultimate follower. DARLENE PARSONS, late 50's, selfish, wounded, rich, a functional alcoholic. 

LOLA FAYE BARNES, late 50's, fonner white trash, willing to serve. 

LOIS WHEELIS, 70's, charter member, cranky, speaks her mind. 

COOKIE HAWKINS, 80, the founder, Darlene's mother, senile. 

IMA JEAN WINKLER, GOMEZ, early 20's, white trash, needs to belong.

VERGIE HOPKINS, late 50's, loud, tough, stirs things up. 

DOLL JOHNSON, 60's, Darlene's black maid, strong, but knows her place. 

SHARON JOHNSON, 30's, Doll's daughter, bold, angry, has had enough.

Nine of the characters are over 50 years old.

  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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"Bright, fresh, funny, vividly executed. This is Grade A comedy with a punch." - L.A. Village View

"The dialogue snaps, crackles and bounces like popcorn poppin'." - Drama Logue

"A hilarious gem of characterization and comedy." - Beverly Press

"Hilarious one liners abound." - L.A. Reader

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Del Shores

Del Shores

Del Shores is the writer/director/producer of the films Sordid Lives, Blues for Willadean, Southern Baptist Sissies and A Very Sordid Wedding. He wrote and executive produced the MGM feature Daddy's Dyin'...Who's Got The Will? His plays Cheatin’, Daddy’s Dyin’ (Who’s Got The ...

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