The Monster Under the Bed

by Wendy Gough Soroka

Winnie, 45, has returned to her childhood home to figure out how to save her marriage. Sensing Winnie’s inability to manage this problem on her own, the Monster under her bed returns to Winnie’s bedroom as well, fully prepared to execute her functions as Chief Scarer. But this Monster’s “scaring” methodology involves only telling the truth, and not letting Winnie lie to herself. Facing off with her childhood...

Winnie, 45, has returned to her childhood home to figure out how to save her marriage. Sensing Winnie’s inability to manage this problem on her own, the Monster under her bed returns to Winnie’s bedroom as well, fully prepared to execute her functions as Chief Scarer. But this Monster’s “scaring” methodology involves only telling the truth, and not letting Winnie lie to herself. Facing off with her childhood terror, Winnie finally realizes her marriage’s only hope involves complete honesty and sticking to her guns, hoping that will be enough, now knowing she’ll be able to live with herself if it isn’t.

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The Monster Under the Bed

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization 2cents Theatre Acting Out INK Fest, Year 2020