Evening Prayers

by Matthew Weaver

TEN-MINUTE: Mom Matilda and daughters Zuzu and Lydia brush their teeth before bedtime.

Written Aug. 16, 2019, as part of my personal challenge to write a 10-page play each day in the month of August 2019.

Performed as part of Theatre Arts for Everyone's Women and One Acts, York, PA; March 2022

TEN-MINUTE: Mom Matilda and daughters Zuzu and Lydia brush their teeth before bedtime.

Written Aug. 16, 2019, as part of my personal challenge to write a 10-page play each day in the month of August 2019.

Performed as part of Theatre Arts for Everyone's Women and One Acts, York, PA; March 2022

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Evening Prayers

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  • Emily Hageman: Evening Prayers by Matthew Weaver
    “

    A wonderful, wonderful play--a true roadmap to how a mother should be to her girls. Written with such love by a playwright who clearly respects women deeply. A quick read and a wonderful, heartwarming treat.

    A wonderful, wonderful play--a true roadmap to how a mother should be to her girls. Written with such love by a playwright who clearly respects women deeply. A quick read and a wonderful, heartwarming treat.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Evening Prayers by Matthew Weaver
    “

    The sweetest and most touching demonstration of motherhood. Absolutely beautiful!

    The sweetest and most touching demonstration of motherhood. Absolutely beautiful!

    ”

Character Information

  • LYDIA
    Younger sister
    5 to 10
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • MATILDA
    Mom
    30s to 40s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • ZUZU
    Older sister
    8-10
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female