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Blueberry Waltz

Short Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  1w, 1m

One week after an accident in a Pennsylvania coal mine that trapped men underground, a miner's wife is afraid to move on with life even though her husband was uninjured.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! Samuel French Off Off Broadway Festival

Details

Summary
One week after an accident in a Pennsylvania coal mine that trapped men underground, a miner's wife is afraid to move on with life even though her husband was uninjured. His playful, even silly attempts fail to alleviate her obsessive terror. When she what she really thought during his ordeal, her honesty strengthens their relationship. As a favorite song plays on the radio, they dance and know that they can face the future. Published in Off Off Broadway Festival Plays, 28th Series.
History
Blueberry Waltz was first produced by The WorkShop Theater Company in New York City for the Samuel French Off Off Broadway Festival on July 26, 2003. It was directed by Doug Moser.
DEB - 30-40, a homemaker
KEITH - 30-40 a coal miner
  • Setting Rural Pennsylvania, the present. Keith and Deb's kitchen.
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Authors

Liz Amberly

Liz Amberly writes for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (published by Penguin Books) giving creative tips to parents about engaging children in reading. Liz's film A Double Whammy appeared on Channel 13. She is also collaborating with Pat Watkins on several TV and video p ...
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