Madame Medusa Would Prefer a Chardonnay by Nora Louise Syran

(A 10 minute monologue) Medusa sits waiting as the last of a long line of heroes attempts to cut off her head.
This time she just might let him. But she'd like to sit and talk for a bit first...

To be published in the Venus Theatre Anthology: Frozen Women, Flowing Thoughts
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Madame Medusa Would Prefer a Chardonnay

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  • Paul Donnelly:
    14 Feb. 2024
    “ A sublime exploration of the loneliness of a cursed gorgon. Madame Medusa's wry voice is compelling and seductive as she leads us through her history and to the big decision she is about to make. ”
  • Vince Gatton:
    4 Jan. 2023
    “ If I can indulge in a little cross-medium marketing speak: if you liked Madeline Miller's novel CIRCE, you will love this Nora Louise Syran solo piece. Here Medusa is reimagined with a dry, weary wit and rich inner life -- one shaped by a too-long history of curses, potential assassins, fraught reproductive choices, unfulfilled dreams & wishes, and more. A lovely meditation on stagnation and the hope of change. ”
  • Rachel Feeny-Williams:
    7 Dec. 2022
    “ As a Chardonnay person myself I was drawn to this title instantly and I absolutely loved it! Madame Medusa is a character I'd love to play simply because she is so fabulous! By the end of the piece you feel for this poor woman simply trying to relax and enjoy a lovely glass of wine! Nora has expertly flipped the expectation to cheer the hero and boo the villain on its head in this piece. It would make a stunning piece for an actress to add to her performances! Its an empowering and brilliantly constructed piece. Bravo! ”
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A woman anywhere from her early 30s to late 50s.
While Grecian in looks would be a plus, it is not essential.