Memorial Tree

by D- Davis

SHORT: After the death of their mother, two sisters plant a memorial tree, reuniting and finding some hope for a future supporting one another.

SHORT: After the death of their mother, two sisters plant a memorial tree, reuniting and finding some hope for a future supporting one another.

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Memorial Tree

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Megan Tripaldi: Memorial Tree by D- Davis

“

Such a powerful two-hander. I was fortunate enough to be a part of a reading of this at Goddard College. Diane writes powerful, palpable emotion into such a short piece with room for breath - not an easy feat!

Such a powerful two-hander. I was fortunate enough to be a part of a reading of this at Goddard College. Diane writes powerful, palpable emotion into such a short piece with room for breath - not an easy feat!

”

Character Information

Raven

An eighteen year old, who is more like an only child than part of a family with her sister.

Character Age

18

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any Race/Ethnicity

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Teens
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female,
  
  Non-binary
Lanie

A late twenties year old woman who left home early, and has been living a bit of the hard life.

Character Age

26-28

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any race / ethnicity

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female,
  
  Non-binary

Development History

Type Reading, Organization Take Ten/Goddard College, Year 2021
Type Reading, Organization The Barrow Group, Year 2018

Production History

Type University, Organization Columbia Playwright's Festival, Year 2023

Awards

Published

The Pitkin Review

2021