Being Wendy Wasserstein - A monologue

by Karen Fix Curry

10 minute - Inspired by interviews with Wendy Wasserstein, this monologue, shines light on her goal of creating real women into plays, with all their problems and frustrations, giving voice to the emerging women's movement at the second half of the 20th century.

10 minute - Inspired by interviews with Wendy Wasserstein, this monologue, shines light on her goal of creating real women into plays, with all their problems and frustrations, giving voice to the emerging women's movement at the second half of the 20th century.

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Being Wendy Wasserstein - A monologue

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  • D. Lee Miller: Being Wendy Wasserstein - A monologue by Karen Fix Curry
    “

    Oh, how I wish I knew what Wendy Wasserstein would have been writing today! Thankfully, we have Karen Fix Curry's Being Wendy Wasserstein, to still hear her humorous, insightful voice as she looks at her life. This monologue which is filled with the 'meat and potatoes' of playwrights' lives inspires us again to do the kind of work she was doing: listening, discovering... Curry captures her well and this would be a great monologue for any actress.

    Oh, how I wish I knew what Wendy Wasserstein would have been writing today! Thankfully, we have Karen Fix Curry's Being Wendy Wasserstein, to still hear her humorous, insightful voice as she looks at her life. This monologue which is filled with the 'meat and potatoes' of playwrights' lives inspires us again to do the kind of work she was doing: listening, discovering... Curry captures her well and this would be a great monologue for any actress.

    ”
  • Marj O'Neill-Butler: Being Wendy Wasserstein - A monologue by Karen Fix Curry
    “

    I could hear Wendy Wasserstein herself in this incredible monologue about her journey as a playwright in the 70's and beyond. Her characters and stories are so important and ring true to this day. A great monologue for 50+ women.

    I could hear Wendy Wasserstein herself in this incredible monologue about her journey as a playwright in the 70's and beyond. Her characters and stories are so important and ring true to this day. A great monologue for 50+ women.

    ”
  • Jennifer O'Grady: Being Wendy Wasserstein - A monologue by Karen Fix Curry
    “

    Wonderfully captures the spirit of Wasserstein and her writing, but it's also a remarkable inspirational piece for anyone to read or perform.

    Wonderfully captures the spirit of Wasserstein and her writing, but it's also a remarkable inspirational piece for anyone to read or perform.

    ”
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Character Information

I encourage colorblind casting.
  • Wendy Wasserstein
    First woman playwright to win the Pulitzer and the Tony. Groundbreaking playwright that never took herself too seriously as a female role model.
    40-50's
    Jewish
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Production History

  • Professional, Rover Dramawerks 365 Women a Year Festival, 2019