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Saint Lucy's Eyes

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  3w, 1m

Bridgette A. Wimberly

A riveting drama for mature audiences, Bridgette Wimberly's explosive play—set in Memphis, Tennessee in 1968—delves into the issue of illegal abortions.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    105 Minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
A riveting drama for mature audiences, this explosive play set in Memphis, Tennessee in 1968 delves into the issue of illegal abortions. Many realities, some of them contradictory, are presented. The drama was first produced as part of the Women's Project Theatre, mentored by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein.
History
St. Lucy's Eyes premiered off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre in July 2001. Directed by Billie Allen, the production starrred Ruby Dee.
Cast Attributes

YOUNG WOMAN – A fresh, naive young woman of 17 dressed in modest clothing; progresses to a sophisticated, well-dressed lawyer of about 30.

OLD WOMAN (GRANDMA) – A middle-aged woman of about 50-60 who ages to 60-70 by the play's end.

BAY – A middle-aged man.

WOMAN – A young woman in her 20s. She is more sophisticated than the YOUNG WOMAN, e.g., she may smoke, wear her hair dyed, dress flashy, etc.

  • Time Period 1980s, 1960s
  • Setting Memphis, TN. A small apartment, a transient motel and a prison interview room. 1968-1980.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Duration 105 Minutes

Media

“An insightful... satisfying drama by a promising new playwright.” – The New York Times

“A small gem of a play... honest and moving... Ms. Wimberly's warm-hearted and absorbing drama stands tall.” – Curtain Up

“A sympathetic portrait of a distinctive woman struggling to reconcile her ideas of right and wrong with those of society and the church.” – Variety

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Bridgette A. Wimberly

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