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Love and Peace, Mary Jo

10 Minute Play, Drama  /  1w, 1m

James Nicholson

The play follows a correspondence of letters between a young teacher and a leukemia patient as the disease takes over.

Love and Peace, Mary Jo

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Monologues
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

Details

Summary

The play follows a correspondence of letters between a young teacher and a leukemia patient as the disease takes over.

Published in Ten Minute Plays from Actors Theatre of Louisville, Vol. 1.

History
Love and Peace, Mary Jo was first produced by Actors Theatre of Louisville on Dec. 18, 1981. It was directed by Larry Deckel.
Keywords
Performing Groups
MARY JO – late 20’s, has leukemia
PAUL – late 20’s, teacher, Mary Jo’s pen pal

Plus one female, Marge, in voice over on the phone. Some of Mary Jo’s lines are pre-recorded.

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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Authors

Author

James Nicholson

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