Defining Form & Other Plays
Defining Form & Other Plays by Kathryn G McCarty, published by iUniverse in August 2007, features a collection of dramatic works that delve into various aspects of the human experience. This edition comprises 232 pages and is presented in English. The book includes a quintet of short solo plays for mature women, exploring themes of memory, identity, and the complexities of relationships, alongside a cantata that addresses reparative therapy and a biographical piece celebrating the life of Bessie Smith.
Readers will find a diverse range of narratives within this collection. The plays include poignant reflections on aging, such as siblings grappling with their mother’s Alzheimer’s in “Defining Form,” and the nostalgic reminiscences of an elderly woman in “The Star Polisher.” Other works, like “The Fitting Room,” offer a unique perspective on personal discovery, while “BESSIE! The Life of Bessie Smith” honors a significant figure in American music. This collection provides insight into the lives of its characters, making it a notable addition to the genre of American drama.
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the LADIES QUINTET
A quintet of short solo works for mature women, includes:
THE GARDEN CLUB
The last surviving member of the Never-Blue Garden Club conducts the group’s annual meeting.
THE STAR POLISHER
An elderly woman polishes Joanne Woodward’s star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, reminiscing about the films that shaped her life and Nation.
NOEL
Clearing out her deceased sister’s attic, a woman discovers Ghosts of Christmas Past.
AN AMERICAN SKETCH
A painter dazzles her granddaughter with her paintbrush and wit teaching the compenents of a well-lived life.
A REAL POSSIBLE
A widow, braces herself for the arrival of her Prom date.
STRAIGHT LACED: A Cantata
An exploration of reparative therapy in an attempt to heal a young man of his homosexuality.
BESSIE! The Life of Bessie Smith
Celebrating the life of the “World’s Greatest Blues Singer”, Bessie Smith, who took no prisoners as she graced stages across the country forever changing the face of music as we know it.
THE FITTING ROOM
A peek inside a ladies dressing room in a voyeuristic perspective on the search for meaning, truth and the perfect pair of jeans.
DEFINING FORM
Siblings struggle over the care of their aging mother, in the early stages of Alzheimer’s.
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