The Wedding Recessional I Imagine My Parents Had in 1971 (2 minutes)

A man and woman get married for very different reasons, and the rest is history. Terrible, terrible history.
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The Wedding Recessional I Imagine My Parents Had in 1971 (2 minutes)

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  • Paul Donnelly:
    19 Jul. 2022
    This is a compelling depiction of the start of a bad marriage. Man and Woman are both clear in their sadly divergent views of what this wedding means. So much that is so resonant is revealed in this short piece.
  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn:
    15 Jul. 2022
    This is very much a 1971 marriage! I mean, this poor woman couldn't get her own line of credit in '71. So many women jumped at their first proposal, thinking it was "freedom." It's sad and funny at the same time. But, come to think of it, this arrangement still happens today. A two minute play that really has me thinking!
  • Cole Hunter Dzubak:
    15 Jul. 2022
    This is relatable. As a kid I would've thought this was fiction, but as an adult with 6+ years to process my parent's divorce, this doesn't seem far from truth that many people probably (and sadly) faced. Marcia Eppich-Harris created a great piece of theatre with this short play!

Character Information

  • Woman
    20s-30s
  • Man
    20s-30s