Trauma Plot (excerpt)

Synopsis:

In recent years, there has been a tendency to define people in terms of the trauma they have suffered.

‘Trauma Plot’ tells the complex, intersecting tale of two nuns, two priests, a therapist, a journalist and an historian.  In so doing, it confronts human suffering head-on, forcing us to question our notions of personal accountability, faith, religion, God and the place in our lives occupied by what has come to be known as ‘the trauma plot’.

Character Breakdown:

The play is a 7-hander:  5 females, 2 males
BETH  35
KERRY  62 – 66
TEEHAN   42/82
WALSH   25/65 / RORY – one actor.
PENNY  28 – 32
JEAN   29/69
CHRISTINE  17/57

The action takes place in two time zones:  1977 – 1982 and 2012 – 2022.

These are indicated by lighting and other visual cues.

Running-time:  95 minutes.

Production History:  Not yet produced.

Excerpt available for download for free.