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Love Poem #98

10 Minute Play, Drama  /  2w, 1m

Regina Taylor

In Regina Taylor's abstract play, Emmanuel follows a mysterious woman named Mary, who is simultaneously Madonna and Whore.

Love Poem #98

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Fantasy, Fables/Folktales, Experimental, Faith-based
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
In Regina Taylor's abstract play, Emmanuel follows a mysterious woman named Mary, who is simultaneously Madonna and Whore. 
History
Premiered at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in 1995. 
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Performing Groups

MARY
WIFE
EMMANUEL

Mary, the whore, and Mary, the wife, may be played by the same actress: underneath Mary's raincoat is the wife's housedress and apron. 

  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day, 1950s
  • Setting The tone is 50s film noir. A Hammett-like murder mystery. 
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes, Period Costumes
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

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  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance
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Regina Taylor

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