Weaving a Tapestry (ten-minute play)

by Enid Cokinos

April 2024: Semi-finalist - Gather by the Ghost Light Off-Broad Street International Short Play Festival, Augusta, GA
March 3-12, 2023: First Run Theatre's 2023 Spectrum Short Play Festival, St. Louis, MO
July 28-31, 2022: The Open Eye Theater Summer Shortcuts XII, Margaretville, NY, (staged reading).

Georgette is browsing for chair upholstery in the unlikeliest of places as she struggles with a personal...

April 2024: Semi-finalist - Gather by the Ghost Light Off-Broad Street International Short Play Festival, Augusta, GA
March 3-12, 2023: First Run Theatre's 2023 Spectrum Short Play Festival, St. Louis, MO
July 28-31, 2022: The Open Eye Theater Summer Shortcuts XII, Margaretville, NY, (staged reading).

Georgette is browsing for chair upholstery in the unlikeliest of places as she struggles with a personal decision. Enter Tilly, an expert on the subject of fabrics and so much more. Will Tilly convince Georgette to keep shopping around?

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Weaving a Tapestry (ten-minute play)

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  • Susan Middaugh: Weaving a Tapestry (ten-minute play) by Enid Cokinos
    “

    A nice surprise at the end of this play that I didn't foresee. A subtle commentary on what's important in the choice of a husband -- very clever.

    A nice surprise at the end of this play that I didn't foresee. A subtle commentary on what's important in the choice of a husband -- very clever.

    ”
  • Hugh MacKay: Weaving a Tapestry (ten-minute play) by Enid Cokinos
    “

    A sweet play with a unique setting, comedy, life lessons and some nice twists. Highly recommended.

    A sweet play with a unique setting, comedy, life lessons and some nice twists. Highly recommended.

    ”
  • Jack Seamus Conley: Weaving a Tapestry (ten-minute play) by Enid Cokinos
    “

    Cokinos has rendered a beautiful take on the complexities of grief, mother-daughter relationships, the question of how you know your life decisions are right, and moving on from the past. The metaphors of chairs and upholstery are masterfully rendered, and although I won't spoil it, I did not see the ending coming! This piece would be a great addition to a short play festival, and I'd love to see it performed someday.

    Cokinos has rendered a beautiful take on the complexities of grief, mother-daughter relationships, the question of how you know your life decisions are right, and moving on from the past. The metaphors of chairs and upholstery are masterfully rendered, and although I won't spoil it, I did not see the ending coming! This piece would be a great addition to a short play festival, and I'd love to see it performed someday.

    ”
1 Female - early to mid-30s.
1 Female - late 60s to early 70s.
1 Female - any age 30+

Production History

  • Community Theater, First Run Theatre-St. Louis, MO, 2023

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