THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER

What if the Prodigal Son was actually a Prodigal Daughter? And her dutiful, righteous older brother, a sister instead? In this reexamination of the biblical tale, everything is turned on its head. We explode the constraints of time and space to shed light on a musty tale and reveal how an age-old interpretation is masking deeper meanings. Is this a tale of sibling rivalry and jealousy? Of a weak father who...

What if the Prodigal Son was actually a Prodigal Daughter? And her dutiful, righteous older brother, a sister instead? In this reexamination of the biblical tale, everything is turned on its head. We explode the constraints of time and space to shed light on a musty tale and reveal how an age-old interpretation is masking deeper meanings. Is this a tale of sibling rivalry and jealousy? Of a weak father who plays favorites? And is the forgiveness that comes at the end, a taking of responsibility that comes too late

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THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER

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  • Kara Emily Krantz: THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER

    The Prodigal Daughter is a smart, emotionally intelligent reimagining of a familiar story, filled with sharp dialogue, dark humor, and beautifully complicated family dynamics. The playwright has a remarkable ear for character and repartee, creating relationships that feel both specific and deeply recognizable. Funny, moving, and theatrically assured, this is a play that invites audiences to wrestle with forgiveness, belonging, and the complicated ways we love one another.

    The Prodigal Daughter is a smart, emotionally intelligent reimagining of a familiar story, filled with sharp dialogue, dark humor, and beautifully complicated family dynamics. The playwright has a remarkable ear for character and repartee, creating relationships that feel both specific and deeply recognizable. Funny, moving, and theatrically assured, this is a play that invites audiences to wrestle with forgiveness, belonging, and the complicated ways we love one another.

3 Women, 2 Men, One Storyteller = 6 characters. Storyteller and Herb can be doubled
MARJORIE: Eldest daughter
SARA: waitress in her mid-twenties
POLLY: Youngest daughter
DADDY: Man in his sixties (Mr Bane)
HERB: A small time con artist
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