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Friends of the Deceased

10 Minute Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  2w

An embittered widow lies in wait at her husband's grave for the appearance his mistress, and encounters a soulful teen.

Friends of the Deceased

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Details

Summary
An embittered widow lies in wait at her husband's grave for the appearance his mistress, and encounters a soulful teen. Unable to extract a confession from the girl, the widow offers to buy one, and finds that she has purchased a deeper truth. Published in KickAss Plays For Women.
History
Friends of the Deceased was originally produced at Vital Theater in New York City. It was directed by Andrea 'Spook' Testani.
LANIE - a teenage runaway, smart and senstive, has street smarts and naivette
VI - a wealthy matron and embittered widow; cruelty and sardonic wit mask deep loss

This cast includes one role for a younger woman, in the role of a teen runaway, and one older woman, can be 50s to senior, as a rich, bitter society widow.

  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size No Chorus

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Authors

Jane Shepard

Jane Shepard's works have been produced in New York, around the U.S. and in five nations. During 25 years in New York City, she received numerous productions and worked in association with some of the city's most revered companies, among them Circle Rep, The Public, New York ...

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