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Divorce Granted

Short Play, Comedy  /  7w

Fred Carmichael

Here is the serious subject of divorce treated with a humourous insight and with a cast of marvelous character parts. Through the marital experiences of the several women in this courtroom waiting-room, we can see their causes for divorce: selfishness, misunderstanding, the desire for luxuries have, in many cases, overshadowed the basic principles for a happy marriage. The mere granting of a divorce may give spiteful satisfaction to one of the parties, but it can also be a ticket to a future of loneliness.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    7w
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
Here is the serious subject of divorce treated with a humourous insight and with a cast of marvelous character parts. The author's handling of the theme not only gives excellent entertainment with its balance of laughter and pathos, but also provokes thoughtful consideration and discussion. Through the marital experiences of the several women in this courtroom waiting-room, we can see their causes for divorce: selfishness, misunderstanding, the desire for luxuries have, in many cases, overshadowed the basic principles for a happy marriage. The mere granting of a divorce may give spiteful satisfaction to one of the parties, but it can also be a ticket to a future of loneliness. 
Cast Attributes
MRS. BEEMIS - Pleasant and middle-aged.
KATHERINE CONNERS - 40, brisk and thin.
JUNE KRAEMER - mid-20s, pretty and unsophisticated.
RHODA SHEFFIELD - 40-ish, well dressed and beautiful in her own way.
HELEN WILLOUGHS - 45. Wears a tailored but stylish suit.
PATRICIA MILLER - Her secretary.
BLAIR TEMPLETON - Well-known movie star. 
  • Time Period 1950s
  • Setting Courthouse waiting room. The 1950s. 
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Fred Carmichael

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