Cassiopeia

by Scott Sickles

[ONE-ACT WEDDING COMEDY-DRAMA]
Angela, a 70-year-old developmentally challenged woman, is marrying Roy today!Everything is going great until younger sister Beatrice arrives... and she is not happy!
This play is the "bitch" play in the one-act evening DEMON BITCH GODDESS.

Note: The play was written in 2005 when the term "mentally retarded" was considered standard medical terminology. It is used as such in the...

[ONE-ACT WEDDING COMEDY-DRAMA]
Angela, a 70-year-old developmentally challenged woman, is marrying Roy today!Everything is going great until younger sister Beatrice arrives... and she is not happy!
This play is the "bitch" play in the one-act evening DEMON BITCH GODDESS.

Note: The play was written in 2005 when the term "mentally retarded" was considered standard medical terminology. It is used as such in the play.

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Cassiopeia

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  • Peter Anthony Fields: Cassiopeia

    This play is a beautiful story that says no matter who we are, we all deserve to be happy and to be loved. Too often able-bodied and able-minded people treat or think of developmentally impaired people as though they are not capable of having the same kind of experiences and opportunities. CASSIOPEIA is a smartly written play that is full of meaning and intention; it urges us to look at ourselves, our lives, our experiences, and our relationships and asks us if we have the right to deny others happiness. There are lessons to be learned through this wonderful play.

    This play is a beautiful story that says no matter who we are, we all deserve to be happy and to be loved. Too often able-bodied and able-minded people treat or think of developmentally impaired people as though they are not capable of having the same kind of experiences and opportunities. CASSIOPEIA is a smartly written play that is full of meaning and intention; it urges us to look at ourselves, our lives, our experiences, and our relationships and asks us if we have the right to deny others happiness. There are lessons to be learned through this wonderful play.

  • Cheryl Bear: Cassiopeia

    Love will prevail unless a sister with a list of objections gets her way. We're rooting for resolve in this relatable play that shows we all deserve to find our partner. Well done.

    Love will prevail unless a sister with a list of objections gets her way. We're rooting for resolve in this relatable play that shows we all deserve to find our partner. Well done.

Character Information

3F/2M
The women are in their 60s and 70s.
The man is in his late 20s.
  • Miriam
    The middle sister eclipsed by an older sister with special needs and a younger sister who is the family’s crown jewel.
    Character Age
    late 60s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female-identifying
  • Angela
    70, the older sister, mildly mentally retarded* since
    birth. This is her wedding day and she is ecstatic in
    her preparation. Though giddy, she is also very
    touchy when it comes to Beatrice’s disapproval, but
    responds well to Miriam’s support and reassurance.
    She and Roy are ridicualously hot for each other.

    *"Mentally retarded" was the medical terminology used in 2006 when the play was written.
    Character Age
    70
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization WorkShop Theater Company, Year 2005

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Reno Little Theater, Year 2015
  • Type Fringe, Organization WorkShop Theater Company, Year 2010
  • Type Fringe, Organization Algonquin Productions, Year 2007