A Departure

by Grant MacDermott

Connie is leaving for a week. It's the longest she's ever been away from her husband, Conrad. She is about to head out the door when she finally says something that has been on her mind for a very long time.

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A Departure

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Cassie M. Seinuk: A Departure by Grant MacDermott

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I saw this play years ago and I still think about it! A great part for a female lead who can totally command the stage and captivate an audience for every breathing second. There is pain and hurt and yet it's VERY funny.

I saw this play years ago and I still think about it! A great part for a female lead who can totally command the stage and captivate an audience for every breathing second. There is pain and hurt and yet it's VERY funny.

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Vivian Lermond: A Departure by Grant MacDermott

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An impactful piece of writing that meticulously builds from the ordinary to a power-packed finish with a lovely and most unexpected twist! A perfect play for a 10-minute play festival!

An impactful piece of writing that meticulously builds from the ordinary to a power-packed finish with a lovely and most unexpected twist! A perfect play for a 10-minute play festival!

”
Cheryl Bear: A Departure by Grant MacDermott

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A powerful moment when a wife finally needs to let all she has been containing free. Well done.

A powerful moment when a wife finally needs to let all she has been containing free. Well done.

”

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Character Information

Connie

An elegant woman in her later years, still working, quite accomplished.

Character Age

60s-70's

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female
Conrad

Old and professorial. Retired, but an incredibly sharp mind. And an inner life that teems behind his eyes.

Character Age

60's-70's

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Male

Development History

Type Reading, Organization Athena Theater, Year 2018
Type Commission, Organization Athena Theater, Year 2018

Production History

Type Community Theater, Organization Leonia Player's Guild - Playwrights' Showcase, Year 2019
Type Professional, Organization Boston Theater Marathon, Year 2019
Type Professional, Organization Athena Theater - Falling Forward Festival , Year 2018

Awards

First Prize - Best Ten-Minute Plays of 2019

Smith and Kraus Ten-Minute Play Contest

Selection

2019