What's What? by Diane Davis

ONE ACT/SHORT:
Vivian, who has always controlled her mother Sophie's affairs, has agreed to let her estranged sister Perry become the Power of Attorney. As they prepare to meet with the lawyers, Vivian changes her mind. "What's What" is a story about two sisters struggling to find a meaningful role in their mother's life, and facing what it means to be a family.
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Character Information

  • Vivian
    Middle Aged,
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    ,
    Female
    Energetic. Five years older than Perry. Looks similar to Perry, but dyes her hair. She is the medical proxy of their mother, Sophie.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Sophie
    Elderly,
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    ,
    Female
    An elderly older, mid 70’s or early 80’s depending on the age of the other actors, yet still polished despite her age, with dyed or coiffed hair, and a slim physique suffering from mild memory issues.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Perry
    Middle Aged,
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    ,
    Female
    Athletic. Middle aged woman with natural salt and pepper hair. In long term recovery, and now a professional woman of the world.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Take-Ten / Goddard College
    ,
    2021
  • Reading
    ,
    Play Readings With Friends
    ,
    2020
  • Reading
    ,
    Barrow Group
    ,
    2019