String Around My Finger

by Brenda Withers

When a young couple loses an unplanned pregnancy, grief, guilt, and hospital bills tempt them to reconsider their relationship. A quiet, quirky comedy about big choices, small kindnesses, and losing what you didn't want.

Winner of the 2015 Clauder Grand Prize at Portland Stage.

When a young couple loses an unplanned pregnancy, grief, guilt, and hospital bills tempt them to reconsider their relationship. A quiet, quirky comedy about big choices, small kindnesses, and losing what you didn't want.

Winner of the 2015 Clauder Grand Prize at Portland Stage.

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String Around My Finger

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  • Amie Gemelli: String Around My Finger by Brenda Withers
    “

    I loved this play. So many thoughtful and charming insights about human behavior. I loved the spot on sibling relationship between Kip and Lisa. The characters all had fun moments that made me laugh out loud even under heartbreaking, uncomfortable circumstances.

    I loved this play. So many thoughtful and charming insights about human behavior. I loved the spot on sibling relationship between Kip and Lisa. The characters all had fun moments that made me laugh out loud even under heartbreaking, uncomfortable circumstances.

    ”
  • Stephanie Carlson: String Around My Finger by Brenda Withers
    “

    The humor of this play shines through the tender subject matter. The story unfolds in little surprises and twists, and the characters are rich and charming. Genuine, ironic and playful, it is also very producible. Loved it.

    The humor of this play shines through the tender subject matter. The story unfolds in little surprises and twists, and the characters are rich and charming. Genuine, ironic and playful, it is also very producible. Loved it.

    ”
  • Gina Femia: String Around My Finger by Brenda Withers
    “

    Delicate, heartfelt, beautiful play.

    Delicate, heartfelt, beautiful play.

    ”
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Character Information

  • EMMA
    A young woman in the wake of a miscarriage; funny, confused, engaged to KIP.
    20s-30s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • KIP
    EMMA's fiancé. A solid, affable guy. Probably played sports in high school. Has never experienced personal tragedy before.
    20s-30s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • LISA
    KIP’s older sister. Practical, smart, uptight. Has a big heart and a mouth to match.
    30s-40s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • DAVE
    A physician assistant. A pro at his job, unnervingly even-keeled. Wry, kind.
    30s-60s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • MRS. RIZZO
    An in-patient in the hospital's geriatrics ward. Talkative, curious, given to tangents.
    60s-70s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Development History

  • Reading, Penguin Rep, 2018
  • Reading, Gloucester Stage Company , 2016

Production History

  • Professional, Portland Stage Company, 2017