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Short Play, Comedy  /  3w

Published in the collection Tongue, Tied and Other Short Plays .

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Details

Summary

Three soccer moms display their different approaches to mothering with the manner in which they encourage their children (two of whom are ruthless, the last of which is training her son to be a saint and actually turns out to be the most ruthless of all).

Published in the collection Tongue, Tied and Other Short Plays.

Cast Attributes
MOTHER HUNGER - a garish soccer mom.
MOTHER DESIRE - a garish soccer mom.
MOTHER PERFECTION - a refined soccer mom.
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting A soccer park.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $55 per performance
    $90 with other plays in collection

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Authors

M. Thomas Cooper

M. (Michael) Thomas Cooper studied literature and theatre at Oregon State University, the University of Oregon, San Francisco State University and Portland State University, where he received his degree. In 2008 his first novel, 42, was published by Ooligan Press. Also in 200 ...
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