Uncomplicated Bereavement

by Scott Sickles

[ONE-ACT COMEDY]
Sarah – approaching 50, alone and lonely – has just lost the father she'a been taking care of for years. As the funeral procession waits for her outside the church, she meets a handsome stranger dealing with loss of his own. And yet... could there be a spark?

[ONE-ACT COMEDY]
Sarah – approaching 50, alone and lonely – has just lost the father she'a been taking care of for years. As the funeral procession waits for her outside the church, she meets a handsome stranger dealing with loss of his own. And yet... could there be a spark?

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  • Debra A. Cole: Uncomplicated Bereavement by Scott Sickles
    “

    Not where I thought it was going - but a DELICIOUS surprise. Grief and big moments can bring big feelings. Sometimes, those feelings collide...between the pews....aggressively.

    Not where I thought it was going - but a DELICIOUS surprise. Grief and big moments can bring big feelings. Sometimes, those feelings collide...between the pews....aggressively.

    ”
  • Cindi Sansone-Braff: Uncomplicated Bereavement by Scott Sickles
    “

    A well-crafted one-act play that has intriguing characters, an unusual setting, and a plot with a surprise ending. The dialogue is funny, fast-paced, and realistic. I would love to see this staged! Bravo!

    A well-crafted one-act play that has intriguing characters, an unusual setting, and a plot with a surprise ending. The dialogue is funny, fast-paced, and realistic. I would love to see this staged! Bravo!

    ”
  • Susan Middaugh: Uncomplicated Bereavement by Scott Sickles
    “

    A chance meeting at a funeral between two strangers turns into a strong connection that helps the bereaved daughter re-enter life and sex. Loved the line by her brother, "Though not perhaps at this moment." Great ending, one that ends in laughter and a dream fulfilled.

    A chance meeting at a funeral between two strangers turns into a strong connection that helps the bereaved daughter re-enter life and sex. Loved the line by her brother, "Though not perhaps at this moment." Great ending, one that ends in laughter and a dream fulfilled.

    ”
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Development History

  • Reading, WorkShop Theater Company, 2016

Production History

  • Fringe, Gallery Players, 2018