Not Still Life (10 min.)

by Robin Rice

In 1914 England, sisters Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell try to write and paint in the same small room. Who knew creating was such a disruptive act!

In 1914 England, sisters Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell try to write and paint in the same small room. Who knew creating was such a disruptive act!

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Not Still Life (10 min.)

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  • Scott Cantrell: Not Still Life (10 min.) by Robin Rice
    “

    Absolutely beautiful story. The bickering of the two sisters is realistic, comical and well-paced. The argument over visual art vs written art can also be mirrored in the theatre community as well. A wonderful period piece that I would thoroughly enjoy seeing live on the stage.

    Absolutely beautiful story. The bickering of the two sisters is realistic, comical and well-paced. The argument over visual art vs written art can also be mirrored in the theatre community as well. A wonderful period piece that I would thoroughly enjoy seeing live on the stage.

    ”

Character Information

VANESSA BELL - 35. English. The early 20th-Century painter with a passion to create. Virginia's sister.
VIRGINIA WOOLF - 32. English. The famous writer. Vanessa's sister. Sure of herself, but also depressed.
  • Vanessa Bell
    Passionate about creating art. Slender. Attractive. Naturally accomodating. Aware of her sister Virginia's instability.
    35
    White
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Virginia Woolf
    The famous writer. Dips between self-assurance and depression. Slender. Attractive.
    32
    White
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, Playwrights for Pets and 365 Women a Year Project - NYC, 2019

Production History

  • Professional, The Articulate Theatre Company - New York City, 2016