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Eliza's House

Short Play, Drama  /  1w, 1m, 1girl(s)

Brendan Murray

Eliza's House
by Brendan Murray

Family poverty robs Eliza of her dream of becoming a violinist. She transfers her ambition on to her son but he does not wish to learn. After a long absence he returns for his violin unprepared for an encounter with a girl who has befriended his moth…

Eliza's House

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m, 1girl(s)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
Family poverty robs Eliza of her dream of becoming a violinist. She transfers her ambition on to her son but he does not wish to learn. After a long absence he returns for his violin unprepared for an encounter with a girl who has befriended his mother or the rush of memory this meeting produces. A delicate and moving drama. Running time: approximately one hour.
M1 (10-13, 40) F1 (30s), 1 girl.
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting A council-house room
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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