This collection contains a variety of short plays for senior citizens. Funny and touching at the same time, these plays illustrate the drama that touches our everyday lives. A short synopsis of each play follows.
By Ludmilla Bollow
About the Plays:
FATLESS FUTURE - A Comedy in Five Minutes
Hannah and Hank look back on the days before French fries were outlawed.
CHARACTERS:
HANNAH (In her 70's, but doesn't look it.)
HANK (In his 70's, but doesn't look it.)
SETTING: Two chairs, maybe a small table.
TIME: 2050
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CITY SIDEWALKS - A ten minute one woman monologue
A homeless woman on Christmas Eve, when miracles can take place, even on the streets. Music can be added.
CHARACTERS
Homeless woman, street clothes
SETTING: Bare Stage
TIME: Christmas Eve
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MOUSSAKA MEETING - A ten minute play
Two sisters meet yearly at a Greek restaurant to celebrate their mother's birthday and remember the past. Today is different.
CHARACTERS
Two sisters - older
Waiter - Can be either sex
SETTING: Simple restaurant setting - table, two chairs
TIME: Today