The Robertassey

by Kathleen Cahill

A comedy about grief. Roberta a woman of thirty who has just lost her job, arrives in Dublin but her suitcase – which contains her father’s ashes -- doesn’t. Her trip turns into a magical mystery tour and the lost suitcase becomes a symbol of her life. Her struggle to recover it becomes a transformative experience which tests her forgiveness, her love, and her trust in the universe.

A comedy about grief. Roberta a woman of thirty who has just lost her job, arrives in Dublin but her suitcase – which contains her father’s ashes -- doesn’t. Her trip turns into a magical mystery tour and the lost suitcase becomes a symbol of her life. Her struggle to recover it becomes a transformative experience which tests her forgiveness, her love, and her trust in the universe.

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  • Cheryl Bear: The Robertassey by Kathleen Cahill
    “

    A terrific exploration as one comes to discovery and the path to moving forward with humor. Well done.

    A terrific exploration as one comes to discovery and the path to moving forward with humor. Well done.

    ”
  • James McLindon: The Robertassey by Kathleen Cahill
    “

    Anything Kathleen writes is a delight and this play is no exception. Charm, dry wit, and poignancy: What more can one ask for?

    Anything Kathleen writes is a delight and this play is no exception. Charm, dry wit, and poignancy: What more can one ask for?

    ”
  • Rachel Bublitz: The Robertassey by Kathleen Cahill
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    I would be so excited to see this play in production. It's poetic and lyrical, and the magic threaded throughout is to die for. A play about loss and trauma, and how and if we can (or should) separate the trauma caused by loved ones after we lose them.

    I would be so excited to see this play in production. It's poetic and lyrical, and the magic threaded throughout is to die for. A play about loss and trauma, and how and if we can (or should) separate the trauma caused by loved ones after we lose them.

    ”
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Cast of 5
Three females: one age 30, one in her early forties, one 40-60. Ability to do Irish accent.
Two males: one 30's, one 60's, able to play multiple roles, and do Irish accent.

Development History

  • Workshop, Women's New Play Festival, Ivoryton Theatre, 2019
  • Reading, Salt Lake Acting Company, 2019
  • Residency, Seven Devils Plaktwright Festival , 2019

Production History