Donating Felix

Synopsis

Jane wants another young couple to experience the joys of parenthood, and so she decides to donate her frozen embryo. Her husband, Ross, isn’t too fussed either way.

The potential recipient, Leah, is desperate. Her husband, Brad, has bigger fish to fry.

Contracts are exchanged, the embryo is implanted, and all seems well until the reality of donation sets in. Jane is having trouble letting go.

Character Breakdown

The play is a 4-hander:  2 females, 2 males.
JANE  42
LEAH  39  (a person of colour)
BRAD  44 / FRANCOIS – one actor.
ROSS  46 / WAITER / LAWYER – one actor.

Production History
Q44 at the Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne, Australia, March, 2020

Reviews (season cut short by Covid lockdown, hence only 2 reviews)

• Stage Noise

  A thought-provoking drama ****

• The Blurb

  Donating Felix has pathos – along with smart one liners – and is affecting.. the writing displays wit and verve

  Excerpt available for download for free.