Not Even the Girlfriend

by Emma Goldman-Sherman

ONE-ACT (6 pages) Not Even the Girlfriend is the story of a young woman who will not be manipulated into losing her power. It's also about the power of the written word.

ONE-ACT (6 pages) Not Even the Girlfriend is the story of a young woman who will not be manipulated into losing her power. It's also about the power of the written word.

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Not Even the Girlfriend

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  • Max Kennel: Not Even the Girlfriend

    A thought-provoking and awesome piece! The meta commentary Goldman-Sherman provides on the world of theatre and the type of roles accessible to women as a whole is conveyed incredibly in this one act. The monologue portion of the show was incredibly compelling and I will definitely recommend it to some of my friends the next time they are in need of a monologue. Amazing work!

    A thought-provoking and awesome piece! The meta commentary Goldman-Sherman provides on the world of theatre and the type of roles accessible to women as a whole is conveyed incredibly in this one act. The monologue portion of the show was incredibly compelling and I will definitely recommend it to some of my friends the next time they are in need of a monologue. Amazing work!

  • Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend: Not Even the Girlfriend

    I love this. At first you think it’s a monologue about a young woman helping the guy she loves, but for whom she’s ‘not even the girlfriend,’ and then it pivots and becomes a commentary on the theater world and what roles are available to women. I was thoroughly wrapped up in the monologue, and then after the shift, I kept muttering “Yes... YES. EXACTLY.” This is wonderful. What a gift for a young actor.

    I love this. At first you think it’s a monologue about a young woman helping the guy she loves, but for whom she’s ‘not even the girlfriend,’ and then it pivots and becomes a commentary on the theater world and what roles are available to women. I was thoroughly wrapped up in the monologue, and then after the shift, I kept muttering “Yes... YES. EXACTLY.” This is wonderful. What a gift for a young actor.

  • Debra A. Cole: Not Even the Girlfriend

    What a powerful piece for a young actress to sink her teeth into! It starts in one dramatic direction and turns quickly down an even more personal and empowering road. Actors and audiences will be moved to thoughtful discussions after having the pleasure of seeing it come to life.

    What a powerful piece for a young actress to sink her teeth into! It starts in one dramatic direction and turns quickly down an even more personal and empowering road. Actors and audiences will be moved to thoughtful discussions after having the pleasure of seeing it come to life.

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Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization New Circle Theatre Co, NYC, Year 2022