The Meek Shall Inherit

by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn

Donna, Gwen and Louise live in an assisted living home and they just want to play some cards. But their fourth, Mary, hasn't arrived yet. As they wait, they gossip relentlessly about their missing friend, until they find out why she won't be joining them.
*11 PAGES*

Donna, Gwen and Louise live in an assisted living home and they just want to play some cards. But their fourth, Mary, hasn't arrived yet. As they wait, they gossip relentlessly about their missing friend, until they find out why she won't be joining them.
*11 PAGES*

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  • Morey Norkin: The Meek Shall Inherit

    This may be an oldie from Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn, but it is definitely a goodie! The three senior ladies are a laugh riot! But as the gossip centers on Mary, the missing fourth in their card game, we have to wonder exactly where is this assisted living facility located? And are they in the present? Or is Mary’s story an immaculate coincidence? Whatever the answers, this play is a true delight.

    This may be an oldie from Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn, but it is definitely a goodie! The three senior ladies are a laugh riot! But as the gossip centers on Mary, the missing fourth in their card game, we have to wonder exactly where is this assisted living facility located? And are they in the present? Or is Mary’s story an immaculate coincidence? Whatever the answers, this play is a true delight.

  • Eric Pfeffinger: The Meek Shall Inherit

    A master class in comic pacing and killer timing.

    A master class in comic pacing and killer timing.

  • John Busser: The Meek Shall Inherit

    What great roles for older actresses! They'll have a field day with Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn's short play dealing with a trio of gossipy senior citizens awaiting a fourth and having a grand old time dishing the dirt and good friends often do. The barbs fly fast, the dialogue zings along and the addition of the hard-of-hearing Earl comes into play at just the right moments. Normally, Jacquie's work is peppered in the fantastical, but here, this very down-to-earth interaction is just... fantastic.

    What great roles for older actresses! They'll have a field day with Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn's short play dealing with a trio of gossipy senior citizens awaiting a fourth and having a grand old time dishing the dirt and good friends often do. The barbs fly fast, the dialogue zings along and the addition of the hard-of-hearing Earl comes into play at just the right moments. Normally, Jacquie's work is peppered in the fantastical, but here, this very down-to-earth interaction is just... fantastic.

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Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization BoxFest Detroit, Year 2010
  • Type Workshop, Organization BoxFest Detroit, Year 2007