Find Me a Wife

by Kathy Rasmussen

True stories from the dating life of a widower-with only minor artistic license taken. Bill’s quest for love on the senior dating circuit takes him on a roller coaster ride spanning at least two states, and at least three “interesting” women. Come along for the ride and see if Bill’s search produces lasting love.

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Find Me a Wife

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Rick Butts: Find Me a Wife by Kathy Rasmussen

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A charming presentation of older people without resorting to cliché. I want to see this play on stage. As an older person, it made me laugh. As an older playwright, I wish I'd written it. But I didn't because Kathy Rasmussen has already done it. And honestly there's absolutely nothing that could be added to this play that would make it any more delightful.

A charming presentation of older people without resorting to cliché. I want to see this play on stage. As an older person, it made me laugh. As an older playwright, I wish I'd written it. But I didn't because Kathy Rasmussen has already done it. And honestly there's absolutely nothing that could be added to this play that would make it any more delightful.

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Joe Swenson: Find Me a Wife by Kathy Rasmussen

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This one is super cute and very funny. What a great read. Find Me a Wife has equal parts film noir, comedy, and of course love. It's also has a lot of fantastic non-stereotypical roles for men and women 60 and up. You can't help but walk away with a smile after reading this show, I imagine it would be the same after attending a performance.

This one is super cute and very funny. What a great read. Find Me a Wife has equal parts film noir, comedy, and of course love. It's also has a lot of fantastic non-stereotypical roles for men and women 60 and up. You can't help but walk away with a smile after reading this show, I imagine it would be the same after attending a performance.

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Morey Norkin: Find Me a Wife by Kathy Rasmussen

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Hilarious and heartwarming, FIND ME A WIFE provides a (mostly?) true recounting of one man’s adventures in the senior dating scene. Bill, a widower, is a reluctant dater, and his early attempts only reinforce his hesitation in great comic fashion. Kathy Rasmussen has done a wonderful job of finding the theatricality in a friend’s personal history and, in doing so, creating a welcome vehicle for mature actors and audiences.

Hilarious and heartwarming, FIND ME A WIFE provides a (mostly?) true recounting of one man’s adventures in the senior dating scene. Bill, a widower, is a reluctant dater, and his early attempts only reinforce his hesitation in great comic fashion. Kathy Rasmussen has done a wonderful job of finding the theatricality in a friend’s personal history and, in doing so, creating a welcome vehicle for mature actors and audiences.

”

Character Information

STELLA, SALLY, NORA, BECKY: (can be played by the same actor) Women, 60’s

***SURGEON, THERAPIST, MIKE can be played by same actor

Bill

A widower who reluctantly embarks on a quest for new love.

Character Age

60's plus

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Male
Surgeon

Character Age

young adult and up

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Mike

Character Age

60's plus

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Therapist

Character Age

young adult and up

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
STELLA, SALLY, NORA, BECKY

one actor can play all roles

Character Age

60's plus

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female

Awards

Finalist

Broken Arts Loved Ones Season 3

Semi-Finalist

2026
Semifinalist

Rover Dramawerks One Act Festival

Semi-Finalist

2026