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White Suits in Summer

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  2w, 2m

Rosary Hartel O'Neill

This contemporary Southern romance set in the topsy-turvy world of art. Celebrity artist Susann is determined to reclaim her lost love, Blaise, now married to a sedate New Orleans socialite.

White Suits in Summer

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
This contemporary Southern romance set in the topsy-turvy world of art. Celebrity artist Susann is determined to reclaim her lost love, Blaise, now married to a sedate New Orleans socialite. Convinced that she cannot live without him, Susann arranges an exhibition of her works to be held in his new house. Susann's readiness to sacrifice her career, his new wife, and her Mama's boy manager leave Blaise both angry and aroused. Theatrical excitement abounds in this comedy of love vs. duty.
History

White Suits in Summer premiered at the Westchester Collaborative Theatre in New York after being awarded the Invitational Staging Award.

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Performing Groups

BLAISE SALATICH - 28; a handsome, out-of-work actor.
LUCILLE - 38; his serious wife; an art critic.
SUSANNE DUPRE - 28; his ex-lover; a famous painter.
TED CLAPPER - 26; her frustrated manager.
OFFSTAGE VOICES of priests, nurse, and a cop.

Offstage voices of priests, nurse, and a cop.

  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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    Image: Courtesy of Rosary O'Neill

  • White Suits in Summer

    Image: Courtesy of Rosary O'Neill

Music

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

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  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Rosary Hartel O'Neill

Rosary Hartel O'Neill

Rosary Hartel O’Neill is the author of 25 plays, 18 published by Samuel French, Inc., and four books of nonfiction. The fourth edition of her text The Actor’s Checklist is used in schools nationwide.

Her book New Orleans Voodoo: A Cultural History (co-written with Rory Schmi ...

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