The Grave Digger's Lament

by Gavin Kayner

A despondent grave digger, having dug the graves for a 128 murdered school girls, one his own daughter, is digging his own tomb which he hopes to occupy. He is confronted by a clown, two Shakespearean actors and an obituary writer - each in their turn - who need Grave Digger above ground. Finally, Mr. Digger gives into his fate - life.

A despondent grave digger, having dug the graves for a 128 murdered school girls, one his own daughter, is digging his own tomb which he hopes to occupy. He is confronted by a clown, two Shakespearean actors and an obituary writer - each in their turn - who need Grave Digger above ground. Finally, Mr. Digger gives into his fate - life.

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The Grave Digger's Lament

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Chameleon Circle Theater , Year 2018
  • Type Reading, Organization Old Pueblo Playwrights, Year 2015

Production History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Old Pueblo Playwrights, Year 2017

Awards

  • Annual New Play Festival
    Chameleon Circle Theater
    Winner
    2019
  • New Works of Merit
    New Works of Merit
    Finalist
    2018