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Milk and Water

Short Play, Comedy  /  6w

Tina Howe

The Nursing Mothers' Water Aerobics class is waiting for their teacher to show up. When she cancels, they take over the class with stunning results.

Milk and Water

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    6w
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material

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Summary

The Nursing Mothers' Water Aerobics class is waiting for their teacher to show up. When she cancels, they take over the class with stunning results. 

A part of the collection Shrinking Violets and Towering Tiger Lilies 

History

Milk and Water premiered at the University of Maryland - Baltimore County for their third annual 10-minute play festival in 2008. The play was directed by Lynn Watson.

Cast Attributes
Performing Groups
RO - the actress, wears a state of the art tank suit and matching cap.
CANADA - the doctor, wears a nice suit that’s too big for her.
JOAN - the trader, wears makeup and a shockingly bright suit, probably with stripes.
APRIL - the poet, wears glasses, a shower cap and a totally woebegone suit, perhaps with its own skirt.
MAGDA - the Eastern European or Russian girl, wears a weird Eastern European suit and cap.
WHAT'S HER NAME - who works at the front desk, wears sweats and sneakers
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting A health club pool ringed with bins of weights, flippers and noodles.
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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Authors

Tina Howe

Tina Howe

Tina Howe (1937-2023) was a prolific and influential American playwright. Her most produced plays include Birth and After Birth, Museum, The Art of Dining, Painting Churches, Coastal Disturbances, Approaching Zanzibar and Pride’s Crossing. These and other works premiered at t ...

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