Good Mourning

by Christopher Soucy

FULL LENGTH When an unknown woman disrupts a funeral with an outburst of emotions the grieving family is caught entirely off guard. But when she shows up at the family’s home, the mystery surrounding her deepens.

2022 Runner-Up VetRep Full-Length Playwriting Competition

FULL LENGTH When an unknown woman disrupts a funeral with an outburst of emotions the grieving family is caught entirely off guard. But when she shows up at the family’s home, the mystery surrounding her deepens.

2022 Runner-Up VetRep Full-Length Playwriting Competition

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  • Nora Louise Syran: Good Mourning by Christopher Soucy
    “

    Soucy weaves his magic in this beautifully balanced piece. “I don't have to know someone to mourn the loss of them... To feel for those left behind.” Just lovely. The people in this play are, as he would say, "peoplely" and completely relatable. Easy to stage. Bravo.

    Soucy weaves his magic in this beautifully balanced piece. “I don't have to know someone to mourn the loss of them... To feel for those left behind.” Just lovely. The people in this play are, as he would say, "peoplely" and completely relatable. Easy to stage. Bravo.

    ”
  • Brenton Kniess: Good Mourning by Christopher Soucy
    “

    Christopher Soucy delivers a charming comedy that has a lot of heart and surprises. The family consists of well developed characters which adds to Christopher Soucy’s well crafted stories. Well worth the read!

    Christopher Soucy delivers a charming comedy that has a lot of heart and surprises. The family consists of well developed characters which adds to Christopher Soucy’s well crafted stories. Well worth the read!

    ”
  • Molly Harrington Canu: Good Mourning by Christopher Soucy
    “

    A lighthearted and moving look into a family's grief. Great dialogue and strong characters. This would be a fast, fun play to stage. I giggled my way throughout and then felt the strong tug of sadness in his ending. Chris has done a lovely job creating a family that I very much felt part of.

    A lighthearted and moving look into a family's grief. Great dialogue and strong characters. This would be a fast, fun play to stage. I giggled my way throughout and then felt the strong tug of sadness in his ending. Chris has done a lovely job creating a family that I very much felt part of.

    ”
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The cast features 7 characters 4 females and 3 males:
GEOFF THOMPSON, father 50s
SIMON, eldest son, late 20s
KATE, Simon's wife, late 20s
PETER, middle son, mid 20s
SHERYL, daughter, 17
LAURA, professional mourner, 30s
PEACHES, grandmother, 70's