A Life

Synopsis:

Elspeth, a Nobel Prize-winning author, is approached by Vanessa, who wishes to become her biographer.

Elspeth is very resistant to the idea at first, but Vanessa is nothing if not indefatigable, and finally manages to convince her.

What follows is a long, ambivalent and strangely symbiotic relationship that evolves and deepens over time, culminating in both Elspeth’s death and a final, quite shocking act of love on the part of Vanessa.

Character Breakdown:

The play is a 2-hander: 2 females
ELSPETH DURHAM                64 – 74
VANESSA PORTER                29 – 39 (person of colour)

Running-time:  90 minutes.

Production History:  Not yet produced.

Excerpt available for download for free.