Miscarrying On: A Nightmare Farce

by Andy Wertner

Devastated by the news of their unborn child's death, a young woman & her husband cannot come to terms until they descend down a psycho-mad rabbit hole fantasy inhabited by emotionally-stunted doctors, gestapo-like lactation consultants, and twisted healthcare "professionals" in an insane effort to find the enigmatic miracle-worker, Dr. Shine.

Devastated by the news of their unborn child's death, a young woman & her husband cannot come to terms until they descend down a psycho-mad rabbit hole fantasy inhabited by emotionally-stunted doctors, gestapo-like lactation consultants, and twisted healthcare "professionals" in an insane effort to find the enigmatic miracle-worker, Dr. Shine.

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Miscarrying On: A Nightmare Farce

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  • Cheryl Bear: Miscarrying On: A Nightmare Farce by Andy Wertner
    “

    A heartfelt and beautiful comedy that takes the most devastating of experiences to incredibly moving places with a great deal of humor. Touching and well done!

    A heartfelt and beautiful comedy that takes the most devastating of experiences to incredibly moving places with a great deal of humor. Touching and well done!

    ”
  • Becky MacDormand: Miscarrying On: A Nightmare Farce by Andy Wertner
    “

    I love this play. It made me laugh harder than I had in a long time and by the end I was bawling. Wertner is wildly hilarious and does not stray from the heart of his story.

    I love this play. It made me laugh harder than I had in a long time and by the end I was bawling. Wertner is wildly hilarious and does not stray from the heart of his story.

    ”

Character Information

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Other than Julia and Ted, all characters are played by two female actors. Fast costume changes are recommended.
  • JULIA BRANDT
    athletic build
    Early 30's
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • TED BRANDT
    non-athletic build
    early 30's
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • ACTOR ONE
    Female, plays: MCKUTCHEON, LACTATION CONSULTANT,
    ULTRASOUND TECH, ANESTHESIOLOGIST, BLISSFUL YOUNG MOTHER,
    RECORDING
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • ACTOR TWO
    Female, plays: DR. SHINE, BRENDAN, RECEPTIONIST, DR.
    ERICKSON, WISPY WOM AN, OLD WOMAN, ASSISTANT, SQUEAKY-VOICED
    RECEPTIONIST, PA SYSTEM, HAPPY YOUNG MOTHER, INTERCOM
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female