The New Mother by Kit Goldstein Grant

Turkey and Blue Eyes have always been good little girls… until they meet a Strange Girl who tells them she has two tiny dancers in a box, but they can only see the dancers if they are very wicked. They go home and try to be wicked, but their mother tells them if they don’t behave then she will have to go away and send them a new mother with glass eyes and a wooden tail. They don’t want to lose their mother, but...
Turkey and Blue Eyes have always been good little girls… until they meet a Strange Girl who tells them she has two tiny dancers in a box, but they can only see the dancers if they are very wicked. They go home and try to be wicked, but their mother tells them if they don’t behave then she will have to go away and send them a new mother with glass eyes and a wooden tail. They don’t want to lose their mother, but they MUST see the dancers. What are two good little girls to do?
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The New Mother

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  • The PlayGround Experiment:
    31 Jan. 2022
    “ This play took part in "The PG Evolution a development process". We selected it because it is special and we believe 100% in the playwright and their voice. We are proud to be a part of its early journey and cannot recommend it enough. If you have any questions about our experience with this work, please feel free to reach out to us. We love this play and we know you will too. ”
  • Cheryl Bear:
    14 Dec. 2021
    “ A tale that will make you think twice about disobeying your mother for a new more terrifying one may replace her! Spooky and well done! ”

CHARACTERS - 4 Women
Woman 1
… MOTHER, a cheerful young woman, full of love and kindness. 30 – 40. Any ethnicity.

Woman 2
… BLUE EYES, a sensitive, thoughtful, caring girl. 10 years old. Can be played by an adult. Any ethnicity.

Woman 3
… TURKEY, a round little girl who likes to make funny faces and make people laugh. Comical and a little overdramatic. 8 years old. Can be played by an adult. Any ethnicity.

Woman 4
… STRANGE GIRL, a mysterious girl, very cool and collected. She makes implausible statements matter-of-factly. 15 years old. Can be played by an adult. Any ethnicity.

Development History

  • Reading
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    Totally Irrelevant Productions
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    2021
  • Reading
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    The Playground Experiment
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    2020