Lack of Moisture

by Debbie Lamedman

A husband knows the truth about his wife's infidelities and lets her know using the clues in a crossword puzzle.

A husband knows the truth about his wife's infidelities and lets her know using the clues in a crossword puzzle.

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Lack of Moisture

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  • John Mabey: Lack of Moisture

    Sometimes a play hits all the right notes with the perfect metaphors to match. In LACK OF MOISTURE, Debbie Lamedman uses both words and language in subtle, creative ways that make for a perfect reveal. And in exploring the nature of their marriage, this couple provides an exquisite snapshot into their broader lives that will have you thinking of them beyond the last page.

    Sometimes a play hits all the right notes with the perfect metaphors to match. In LACK OF MOISTURE, Debbie Lamedman uses both words and language in subtle, creative ways that make for a perfect reveal. And in exploring the nature of their marriage, this couple provides an exquisite snapshot into their broader lives that will have you thinking of them beyond the last page.

  • Ross Tedford Kendall: Lack of Moisture

    A sharp play that keeps you guessing where it is going until it lands its knockout blow. The use of crossword is clever and metaphoric, and the play makes its point without overburdening the story.

    A sharp play that keeps you guessing where it is going until it lands its knockout blow. The use of crossword is clever and metaphoric, and the play makes its point without overburdening the story.

  • D. Lee Miller: Lack of Moisture

    Debbie Lamedman lands a punch with the clever Lack of Moisture. The play tells the story of a marriage in wonderful dialogue and subtext. The clues in the state of this marriage are beautifully crafted and the true situation sneaks up on you. A wonderful play!

    Debbie Lamedman lands a punch with the clever Lack of Moisture. The play tells the story of a marriage in wonderful dialogue and subtext. The clues in the state of this marriage are beautifully crafted and the true situation sneaks up on you. A wonderful play!

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Character Information

  • ALICE
    A little anxious, a little frantic. Hiding something. Eager to please. HENRY'S wife.
    Character Age
    30s-40s
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • HENRY
    ALICE'S husband. Calm. Patient. Persistant.
    Character Age
    30s-40s
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Production History

  • Type University, Organization Savannah College of Arts and Design, Year 2022
  • Type Professional, Organization Portland Center Stage, Year 2012