Draper vs. Draper

by Barry Wallace

Synopsis: A husband and wife appear before a judge seeking to settle their divorce dispute. At the heart of the disagreement is a particularly onerous cat, with an unusual appetite... (non-musical version)
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Draper vs. Draper

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Michele Clarke: Draper vs. Draper by Barry Wallace

“

A delicious divorce melodrama. This would make a fantastic radio play.

A delicious divorce melodrama. This would make a fantastic radio play.

”

Character Information

1 man, 1 woman, 1 non-specific, 1 cat (real, puppet or costume)

Harold Draper

Character Age

30's-50's

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Man
Marjorie Draper

Character Age

30's-50's

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Woman
The Judge

Character Age

Over 30

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
Mrs. Snookie-Buns

Can be real cat, puppet cat but not human actor. Voiceover at end of play can be existing cast member or other performer from offstage.

Character Age

Any age

Character Gender Identity

Any

Genre

comedy,

dark comedy,

drama,

farce,

romantic comedy,

satire

Subject Matter Keywords

divorce,

Couple,

cat

Length

ten minutes,

10-30 minutes

Cast Size

Age of Intended Audience

ages 14-17,

ages 18 and up