Foodstuffs

by Rebecca Dzida

John has just lost his wife to cancer, and all he wants to do is grieve in peace, but his pushy daughter Shelley won't leave him be. Now for the first time in years, father and daughter need to communicate and have a real conversation. (Ten-minute)

John has just lost his wife to cancer, and all he wants to do is grieve in peace, but his pushy daughter Shelley won't leave him be. Now for the first time in years, father and daughter need to communicate and have a real conversation. (Ten-minute)

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Foodstuffs

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Amanda Zeitler: Foodstuffs by Rebecca Dzida

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This play is hilarious and heartwarming - very unique and loveable characters.

This play is hilarious and heartwarming - very unique and loveable characters.

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Character Information

John

just lost his wife to cancer

Character Age

60s-70s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

a cis Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Male
Shelley

Character Age

30s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

a cis Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  30s,
  
  40s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female

Development History

Type Reading, Organization Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Year 2012
Type Workshop, Organization Loyola Marymount University, Year 2011

Production History

Type Professional, Organization Nu Sass- Nu Drafts Festival, Year 2016

Awards

Undergraduate Playwriting Award -Drama

Loyola Marymount University English Department Writing Awards

Runner Up

2011