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Short Play, Drama / 8w, 4m
Mandy Conner
Sixteen-year-old Josephine struggles with anxiety following the disappearance of her parents. Refusing to leave her home deep in the Louisiana swamp, she chooses to turn to its dark inhabitants for answers.
Deep in a Louisiana swamp, sixteen-year-old Josephine struggles with intense anxiety following the mysterious disappearance of her parents. She refuses to leave the safety of her home and face the outside world, even as it becomes increasingly dangerous for her to stay in the marshland. Against the wishes of her brother and best friend, Jo turns to the dark inhabitants of the swamp for answers. But is she brave enough to face the truth about her family – and herself? A one-act drama that explores family, mental health and folklore.
Rue was first performed by China Spring High School Theatre on 1 March 2022. It was directed by the play’s author, Mandy Conner.
JOSEPHINE (JO) – Sixteen-year-old girl of the swamp, struggles with anxiety MOTHER – Don and Josephine’s mother FATHER – Don and Josephine’s father, also plays LOUP-GAROU DON – Eighteen, Josephine’s brother WILLA – Old lady fue follet BATTRY (BAT-tree) – Old man fue follet KASSIE BOGGS – Jo’s best friend, not from the swamp FLORA BOGGS – Kassie’s older sister LYLE BOGGS – Kassie’s father ANITA JUSTICE – Town gossip MISS VICKIE – Town gossip MIZ CREESHA – Old swamp hag LOUP-GAROU – A monster from Cajun folklore who lives in the swamp, often described as having the body of a man and the head of a wolf ECHOES/EXTRAS
Louisiana marshlands. Present day.
Cajun Slang
Fue Follet: fluorescent balls of light which loom over the marshlands, similar to a will-o’-the-wisp. Also known as Cajun fairies, these creatures can be either good or bad, depending on the circumstances. In some cases, they are your loved ones coming to greet you and bring good fortune. In others, they are demonic forces that play tricks and lead you to your demise in the swamps. Their friendly, but often sinister, nature makes these Cajun fairies some of the most dangerous Louisiana monsters.
Gone on: go on
Hoss fly: horse fly
Skeeters: mosquitos
Mandy Conner has been teaching in the Central Texas area for over 25 years. She began her love for theatre while attending McLennan Community College and Texas Tech University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in English. She has earned 14 trips to the UIL Regional One-A ...