The New Wife (originally published under Wendy-Marie Foerster)

by Wendy-Marie Martin

Sometimes marriage and motherhood last a lifetime. And sometimes until two weeks notice is given and the replacement is fully trained.

Sometimes marriage and motherhood last a lifetime. And sometimes until two weeks notice is given and the replacement is fully trained.

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The New Wife (originally published under Wendy-Marie Foerster)

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    It's a feminist delight when RICHARD, lacking any real grip on the day-to-day activities of his household, learns he's unexpectedly gained a replacement wife.
    Hey, long-term contracts are quite valuable!

    It's a feminist delight when RICHARD, lacking any real grip on the day-to-day activities of his household, learns he's unexpectedly gained a replacement wife.
    Hey, long-term contracts are quite valuable!

    ”

Character Information

2 women/1 man
  • Richard
    Successful businessman, travels a lot.
    late-thirties
    a man
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • WIFE, a woman in her late-thirties.
    Mother of three and on the verge of an emotional breakdown
    late-thirties
    Any
    a woman
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • NEW WIFE
    any
    Any
    a woman?
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Production History

  • Professional, The New Short Play Festival, NYC, 2017
  • High School, South Mountain High School, 2015
  • University, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 2014
  • Workshop, fnProductions - Equity Showcase, 2007