The First Page

by Jan Probst

Charlotte and Mo are afraid their dear friend Edna has dementia, while Edna just wants to go dancing with her sweetheart.

Charlotte and Mo are afraid their dear friend Edna has dementia, while Edna just wants to go dancing with her sweetheart.

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The First Page

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  • Scott Sickles: The First Page

    Some people wait a lifetime for love. And when there’s finally, finally a glimmer of hope, it’s wonderful to have supportive friends who believe in and support you through it all.
    Unfortunately, Edna has these two.

    Charlotte and Mo mean well and they have more than enough reason to take the protective stance that they do. And Edna… well… Edna.

    Probst gives us three fabulous old ladies we wish we could grow old with, and a hope of love we root for because it’s so unlikely. Effortlessly nuanced and hilarious, every page of THE FIRST PAGE shines!

    Some people wait a lifetime for love. And when there’s finally, finally a glimmer of hope, it’s wonderful to have supportive friends who believe in and support you through it all.
    Unfortunately, Edna has these two.

    Charlotte and Mo mean well and they have more than enough reason to take the protective stance that they do. And Edna… well… Edna.

    Probst gives us three fabulous old ladies we wish we could grow old with, and a hope of love we root for because it’s so unlikely. Effortlessly nuanced and hilarious, every page of THE FIRST PAGE shines!

  • Scott Sickles: The First Page

    Some people wait a lifetime for love. And when there’s finally, finally a glimmer of hope, it’s wonderful to have supportive friends who believe in and support you through it all.
    Unfortunately, Edna has these two.

    Charlotte and Mo mean well and they have more than enough reason to take the protective stance that they do. And Edna… well… Edna.

    Probst gives us three fabulous old ladies we wish we could grow old with, and a hope of love we root for because it’s so unlikely. Effortlessly nuanced and hilarious, every page of THE FIRST PAGE shines!

    Some people wait a lifetime for love. And when there’s finally, finally a glimmer of hope, it’s wonderful to have supportive friends who believe in and support you through it all.
    Unfortunately, Edna has these two.

    Charlotte and Mo mean well and they have more than enough reason to take the protective stance that they do. And Edna… well… Edna.

    Probst gives us three fabulous old ladies we wish we could grow old with, and a hope of love we root for because it’s so unlikely. Effortlessly nuanced and hilarious, every page of THE FIRST PAGE shines!

  • Rachael Carnes: The First Page

    A loving portrayal of the loss that happens by slow degrees, and friendships bend towards the onset of dementia. The deepest connections can bow deeply, finding new ways forward. A beautiful play, with great roles for mature actors.

    A loving portrayal of the loss that happens by slow degrees, and friendships bend towards the onset of dementia. The deepest connections can bow deeply, finding new ways forward. A beautiful play, with great roles for mature actors.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Association of Theatre in Higher Education, Year 2006
  • Type Reading, Organization Miller's Senior Living, Year 2005
  • Type Reading, Organization Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, Year 2004
  • Type Reading, Organization San Francisco State University, Year 2004

Awards

  • Region 8, Ten Minute Play
    Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
    Winner
    2004
  • National Award, Ten Minute Play
    Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
    Finalist
    2004