A Young Housewife

A Young Housewife by Judy GeBauer

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Productions (5)
Drama
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10 - 15 minutes
1 W, 2 Any (1-3 actors possible: 1-3 W, 0-2 M)
Content Notes: Mature themes, described violence
Set: Minimal: a country road suggested by an old tree, from which hangs a swing

In a surreal soliloquy of passion and violence, a young woman tries to come to terms with having murdered a drifter. Her only listeners are two wild creatures, a lizard and a butterfly. Bewildered and fighting panic, she faces not only her sudden violent act but also the violence she has known all her life.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $40
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called Great Short Plays: Volume 3.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99

*The per performance fee begins at $40. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

Play Details

In a surreal soliloquy of passion and violence, a young woman tries to come to terms with having murdered a drifter. Her only listeners are two wild creatures, a lizard and a butterfly. Bewildered and fighting panic, she faces not only her sudden violent act but also the violence she has known all her life.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 10 - 15 minutes
  • 1 W, 2 Any (1-3 actors possible: 1-3 W, 0-2 M)
  • Content Notes: Mature themes, described violence
  • Set: Minimal: a country road suggested by an old tree, from which hangs a swing

Production History

MAY 05, 2024 - MAY 05, 2024
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN United States
Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN United States
JUN 01, 2017 - JUN 03, 2017
Performance Studies, Curtin University
Bentley, Western Australia Australia
Performance Studies, Curtin University Bentley, Western Australia Australia
NOV 23, 2002 - MAR 01, 2003
Findlay High School Competitive Speech & Debate
Findlay, OH United States
Findlay High School Competitive Speech & Debate Findlay, OH United States
FEB 21, 2002 - MAY 15, 2002
Springdale High School Forensics Team
Springdale, AR United States
Springdale High School Forensics Team Springdale, AR United States
JAN 01, 1999 - DEC 31, 1999
HAG One Act Festival
Denver, CO United States
HAG One Act Festival Denver, CO United States
MAY 05, 2024 - MAY 05, 2024
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN United States
Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN United States
No professional productions.