This Will Be Thine

by Cherielyn Ferguson

10-minute play
Overwhelmed as she clears out the family house, Julie mistakenly tosses out a memento of great importance to her late mother. Help comes from an unexpected source when she races to save the “treasure” she was told to hold on to—forever. A philosophizing refuse worker advises her let go of this thing that, as the saying now goes, does not spark joy. And to keep the thing that rings a bell...

10-minute play
Overwhelmed as she clears out the family house, Julie mistakenly tosses out a memento of great importance to her late mother. Help comes from an unexpected source when she races to save the “treasure” she was told to hold on to—forever. A philosophizing refuse worker advises her let go of this thing that, as the saying now goes, does not spark joy. And to keep the thing that rings a bell.

Professional: Pan Theater - Anything Can Happen in 10 Minutes Play Festival 2022

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This Will Be Thine

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  • Sanjit Sengupta: This Will Be Thine by Cherielyn Ferguson
    “

    What a unique setting and engaging story. It lays bare our relationships with material objects and the dilemmas they create for us. I saw the play performed at the Pan Theatre in Oakland. It was well-received.

    What a unique setting and engaging story. It lays bare our relationships with material objects and the dilemmas they create for us. I saw the play performed at the Pan Theatre in Oakland. It was well-received.

    ”

Character Information

Roles may be cast without regard to race or gender. Names may be changed with approval of the playwright.
  • Raf
    Sanguine, seen-it-all refuse worker
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Julie
    Takes great responsibility, makes decisions based on other’s needs
    50s and up
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s

Production History

  • Professional, Pan Theater - Anything Can Happen in 10 Minutes Play Festival, 2022