If Mrs. Edleman Comes, I'm Leaving

by Margie Semilof

As Mrs. Rosen prepares to celebrate the first Thanksgiving up north in many years, she tells her daughters that she may have accidentally invited a certain, unappealing guest.

As Mrs. Rosen prepares to celebrate the first Thanksgiving up north in many years, she tells her daughters that she may have accidentally invited a certain, unappealing guest.

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If Mrs. Edleman Comes, I'm Leaving

Recommended by

  • Steven G. Martin: If Mrs. Edleman Comes, I'm Leaving by Margie Semilof
    “

    Margie Semilof's short comedy is great fun. Nothing bonds a bickering family quicker during the holidays than a perceived slight.

    Margie Semilof's short comedy is great fun. Nothing bonds a bickering family quicker during the holidays than a perceived slight.

    ”
  • Kathleen Maule Holen: If Mrs. Edleman Comes, I'm Leaving by Margie Semilof
    “

    Absolutely hilarious. I could picture the performance in my mind as I was reading. Three catty women and Thanksgiving with a twist. Next Thamksgiving, I'm bringing the carrots!

    Absolutely hilarious. I could picture the performance in my mind as I was reading. Three catty women and Thanksgiving with a twist. Next Thamksgiving, I'm bringing the carrots!

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: If Mrs. Edleman Comes, I'm Leaving by Margie Semilof
    “

    A hilarious Thanksgiving play with big helpings of family drama and an expected guest that raises the stakes. Entertaining and well done!

    A hilarious Thanksgiving play with big helpings of family drama and an expected guest that raises the stakes. Entertaining and well done!

    ”

Character Information

  • Mrs. Rosen
    Jewish mom extraordinaire, a combo of serious and ditzy, slightly untethered and sneaky, but all with love.
    70s
    White
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Elizabeth
    She's more emotional and expressive than her sister
    45+
    White
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Robin
    More droll than Elizabeth
    45+
    White
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Development History

  • Reading, Congregation Bet Ha'am' , Spring fundraiser - A Staged Affair, 2023
  • Reading, Playwrights Platform, 2019
  • Reading, WriteOn, 2019