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Short Play, Drama  /  3w, 1m

Reza De Wet, Steven Stead

A mother keeps her daughter under strict supervision at their poor, remote farm during the depression. On one haunting night, the anniversary of mysterious disappearances of young women from their homes, a blind constable arrives to protect them.

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 1m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
A mother keeps her daughter under strict supervision at their poor, remote farm during the depression. On one haunting night, the anniversary of mysterious disappearances of young women from their homes, a blind constable arrives to protect them. He is actually a Harlequin who opens the door and encourages the girl to dance out into the night.
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MIEM, a fat, middle-aged woman with a plait fastened on top of her head.

MEISIE, a pale young girl with long hair.

GERTIE, a thin, middle-aged woman with mousy hair caught up in a tight bun.

CONSTABLE, a charming, somewhat enigmatic man aged between thirty and forty. 

  • Time Period 1930s
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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