What Kind of Woman by Abbe Tanenbaum

A story of empowerment and the choices we make, for better or worse.

​When ageing feminist and borderline hoarder, Nora gets a final opportunity to reconnect with her estranged son, she hires personal organizer and struggling actress Anne to whip her apartment into shape for his visit. But letting go of the past to make space for the present isn’t always straightforward.
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What Kind of Woman

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Character Information

I am interested in the roles being played by actors of different races and backgrounds. Some of the Yiddish phrases and other references may need to be exchanged for cultural jargon and experiences that are authentic to the actress. Please note that the character’s POV should change depending on how the actors identify.

  • Nora
    Eccentric and pushy New Yorker in her 70s. She is funny and over the top.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Anne
    A personal organizer and actress in her early 30s. She is particular and thinks she has it all together.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Voice Overs
    Female: Youtube Video #2, QVC Announcer 1

    Male: David, Youtube Video #1, QVC Announcer 1, Delivery Guy
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender