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Funeral Tea

Short Play, Comedy  /  5w

Pat Wilson

As the characters sip their tea, it becomes apparent that someone has misplaced the urn with dear Uncle Jacob’s ashes. When Sarah suggests the tea tastes odd, and they discover the tea tin still locked in the cupboard, they face an appalling possibility. A riotously funny play for an all-female cast.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w

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Summary
Mrs. Ellis, the English lady who caters small weddings and funeral teas, says she usually serves boiled ham, “but seeing as ’ow this is my first cremation, I didn’t think boiled ’am would be appropriate.” As the ladies sip their tea, it becomes apparent that someone has misplaced the urn with dear Uncle Jacob’s ashes. When Sarah suggests the tea tastes odd, and they discover the tea tin still locked in the cupboard, they face an appalling possibility. A riotously funny play for an all-female cast.

Cast Attributes
MRS. ELLIS - who cares privately for funerals, weddings, etc.
MRS. MURGATROYD - nice of the departed Jacob Starkie
MISS STARKIE - her younger sister
MISS PARKER - their friend
MRS. BOOTH - an old lady who just enjoys funerals
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting A small town in Yorkshire, England.

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  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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