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Short Play, Drama  /  3w

Kate Snodgrass

Long estranged from the family, Billie hopes to convince her aging mother, Nell, to come and live with her. However, Nell’s relationship to Louise, Billie’s sister who waivers between extremities on the spectrum, is complicated, and Louise has her own desires when it comes to her sister. A play about family and the things we do for love.

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    Cast Size
    3w

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Summary
This sublimely beautiful play won the Heideman Award at the Actors Theatre of Louisville. Long estranged from the family, Billie hopes to convince her aging mother, Nell, to come and live with her. However, Nell’s relationship to Louise, Billie’s sister who waivers between extremities on the spectrum, is complicated, and Louise has her own desires when it comes to her sister. A play about family and the things we do for love.

History
First produced at Philadelphia Theatre Company's new play project STAGES on April 28 and 29, 1989.
NELL - 50's, mother of Louise and Billie
LOUISE - 20's-30's, Nell's youngest daughter
BILLIE - 30's, Nell's oldest daughter
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting A living room.
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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