The Bone Orchard by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder

Lucy Mitchell wants to die a virgin martyr until she falls in love with Fisher, the boy who's been hired to dig her grave. A sweet little love story about friendship, death and the legacy we leave behind.

May be performed with 4 actors, or as many as 12. Some roles are gender neutral and can be cast according to the needs of the production.
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The Bone Orchard

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  • Cheryl Bear:
    12 Apr. 2021
    “ A touching exploration of death, connection and what we leave behind. Beautifully done. ”
  • Rachel Bublitz:
    4 Nov. 2018
    “ A sweet and strange coming of age play. Wilder uses humor and compassion to touch on death, family, love, and responsibility. This would make a lovely play for colleges to produce. ”
  • Megan Huggins:
    3 Jun. 2018
    “ A really lovely, gentle, and humorous look at death. The emphasis lies on the importance of moments, and living boldly for ourselves and each other. Fisher and Lucy are delightful, and the balance of life and death is touching. ”
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Development History

  • Workshop
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    Great Plains Theatre Festival
    ,
    2017
  • Commission
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    Denver Center Theatre
    ,
    2009
  • Workshop
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    Perry Mansfield New Works Festival
    ,
    2009