Bitter Lemon

by Melissa Leilani Larson

One act. Finlay has done Helen a terrible wrong and now they are trapped, alone together, in a strange and empty in-between. What if the only escape is forgiving the unforgivable?

“Our fears do make us traitors.” ~ Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 2

One act. Finlay has done Helen a terrible wrong and now they are trapped, alone together, in a strange and empty in-between. What if the only escape is forgiving the unforgivable?

“Our fears do make us traitors.” ~ Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 2

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Bitter Lemon

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  • Chelsea Frandsen: Bitter Lemon by Melissa Leilani Larson
    “

    What to say without giving too much away? This play is beautiful and brilliant and should be a regular at festivals and if I say anymore I might spoil the plot so that will have to do for now. Put this show on it's feet and keep producing it because WOW!!! Also, Helen is a master creation that any actress would love to play!

    What to say without giving too much away? This play is beautiful and brilliant and should be a regular at festivals and if I say anymore I might spoil the plot so that will have to do for now. Put this show on it's feet and keep producing it because WOW!!! Also, Helen is a master creation that any actress would love to play!

    ”

Character Information

  • Helen
    30s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Finlay
    30s-40s
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

  • Commission, Creekside Theatre Fest, 2019

Production History

  • Community Theater, The Adobe Theater, 2020
  • Community Theater, Creekside Theatre Fest, 2019