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Lesser Mortals

Short Play, Drama  /  4w

Geoff Saunders

Lesser Mortals was first presented in the 2012 Arundel Festival
Theatre Trail. Four women — all widows — sit in the communal silence of
a Quaker Meeting; we hear their thoughts and join with their joys and
troubles.

Lesser Mortals

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Faith-based

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Summary
Four women — all widows — sit in the communal silence of a Quaker Meeting; we hear their thoughts and join with their joys and troubles. Victoria, the most recently widowed, is resigned to never getting answers to her questions. Wendy has kept her home life secret for years. Tilly’s husband was far from good to her. Elderly Gladys cherishes the memories of her alcoholic beau. Faith, grief, marriage, love and “Quakerly behaviour” are among the themes discussed in this tender and sometimes humorous short drama.
Cast Attributes
Victoria, 55. Wendy, 53. Tilly, 43. Gladys, 82.
  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Setting Four chairs in a room for a Quaker meeting
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes

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Geoff Saunders

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