Being Wendy Wasserstein - A monologue

10 minute - Inspired by interviews with Wendy Wasserstein, this monologue, shines light on her goal of creating real women into plays, with all their problems and frustrations, giving voice to the emerging women's movement at the second half of the 20th century.

10 minute - Inspired by interviews with Wendy Wasserstein, this monologue, shines light on her goal of creating real women into plays, with all their problems and frustrations, giving voice to the emerging women's movement at the second half of the 20th century.

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Being Wendy Wasserstein - A monologue

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  • Stephanie Hickling Beckman: Being Wendy Wasserstein - A monologue

    With humor and authenticity, "Being Wendy Wasserstein" delves into themes of identity, feminism, and the evolving role of women in society, offering a poignant reflection on the challenges and triumphs of educated women in the 20th century. ​ Perfect for theatrical performances or educational settings, this piece is both entertaining and thought-provoking, celebrating the legacy of a remarkable artist.

    With humor and authenticity, "Being Wendy Wasserstein" delves into themes of identity, feminism, and the evolving role of women in society, offering a poignant reflection on the challenges and triumphs of educated women in the 20th century. ​ Perfect for theatrical performances or educational settings, this piece is both entertaining and thought-provoking, celebrating the legacy of a remarkable artist.

  • Bruce Karp: Being Wendy Wasserstein - A monologue

    The voice of Wendy Wasserstein comes shining through in Ms. Curry's beautiful tribute to the playwright. Ms. Wasserstein's untimely death at age 55 was a great loss for the theater. She knew that the theater needed stronger representation of women on the stage and boy, did she deliver. Having seen three of her plays in NY, I appreciated the humor and social significance of her work. Well done!

    The voice of Wendy Wasserstein comes shining through in Ms. Curry's beautiful tribute to the playwright. Ms. Wasserstein's untimely death at age 55 was a great loss for the theater. She knew that the theater needed stronger representation of women on the stage and boy, did she deliver. Having seen three of her plays in NY, I appreciated the humor and social significance of her work. Well done!

  • D. Lee Miller: Being Wendy Wasserstein - A monologue

    Oh, how I wish I knew what Wendy Wasserstein would have been writing today! Thankfully, we have Karen Fix Curry's Being Wendy Wasserstein, to still hear her humorous, insightful voice as she looks at her life. This monologue which is filled with the 'meat and potatoes' of playwrights' lives inspires us again to do the kind of work she was doing: listening, discovering... Curry captures her well and this would be a great monologue for any actress.

    Oh, how I wish I knew what Wendy Wasserstein would have been writing today! Thankfully, we have Karen Fix Curry's Being Wendy Wasserstein, to still hear her humorous, insightful voice as she looks at her life. This monologue which is filled with the 'meat and potatoes' of playwrights' lives inspires us again to do the kind of work she was doing: listening, discovering... Curry captures her well and this would be a great monologue for any actress.

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Character Information

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  • Wendy Wasserstein
    First woman playwright to win the Pulitzer and the Tony. Groundbreaking playwright that never took herself too seriously as a female role model.
    Character Age
    40-50's
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Jewish
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective, Year 2025
  • Type Professional, Organization Rover Dramawerks 365 Women a Year Festival, Year 2019