ADULTS by Maizy Broderick Scarpa

Middle-aged sisters navigate feelings, friendship, and funeral logistics in the wake of their mother's death. Was it my fault? Who are you supposed to call when someone dies? Are you wearing my shirt again?!
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ADULTS

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  • Adrianna True:
    21 Jan. 2020
    “ This script is super funny, relatable, and engaging. What a gem of a play! ”

Character Information

Characters can be any race/ethnicity, and do not need to be the same race/ethnicity as each other; families look all sorts of ways, and the text makes it clear that they are sisters. Chemistry is more important than physical resemblance.

  • Maggie
    50s-60s,
    Any race
    ,
    Female-identifying
    A little bit older than JO.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • Jo
    50s-60s,
    Any race
    ,
    Female-identifying
    A little bit younger than MAGGIE.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Albany Civic Theatre
    ,
    2019
  • Reading
    ,
    Shakespeare & Company Fringe
    ,
    2018
  • Workshop
    ,
    Women's Shorts
    ,
    2017