The Old Woman Lost at Sea
Length: 35-40 minutes
Cast Size:
8-11 actors possible (suggested casting: 6F, 3M, 2 any)
Genre:
Drama
Synopsis:
Take care of your own little boat, and let others take care of theirs. That’s what Chelsea’s mother Martha taught her as she grew up. But she also remembers the cost, and she can’t look away when she sees someone drowning, like her mother can. When the seas turn stormy for Martha’s own boat, she refuses to come aboard a bigger ship crewed by people different from herself—and the...Read More
Take care of your own little boat, and let others take care of theirs. That’s what Chelsea’s mother Martha taught her as she grew up. But she also remembers the cost, and she can’t look away when she sees someone drowning, like her mother can. When the seas turn stormy for Martha’s own boat, she refuses to come aboard a bigger ship crewed by people different from herself—and the...Read More
| Genre | Drama |
|---|---|
| Length Type | One-Act |
| Theme | Family, Social Drama, Social Significance |
| Cast Size | 8-11 actors possible (suggested casting: 6F, 3M, 2 any) |
| Approx. Running Time | 35-40 minutes |
* Minimum Royalty: $55.00 / performance
Script PDF: $10.00
Acting Edition Book: $10.99
Stage Manager Edition: $24.99
Take care of your own little boat, and let others take care of theirs. That’s what Chelsea’s mother Martha taught her as she grew up. But she also remembers the cost, and she can’t look away when she sees someone drowning, like her mother can. When the seas turn stormy for Martha’s own boat, she refuses to come aboard a bigger ship crewed by people different from herself—and they can only take so many of her cruel words. Is it too late for rescue? A lyrical one-act drama about empathy, inclusion, and charting a new course.
