Aron, Geraldine
The Donahue Sisters (Acting Edition)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780573132346
- author:
- Aron, Geraldine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Samuel French Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 22
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 11.8 x 0.6 cm
- Genre:
- Plays, playscripts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Donahue Sisters A Play for Women by Geraldine Aron In this thought-provoking drama, two sisters reunite in the attic of their family home, where they engage in a sinister play that reenacts a violent incident from their childhood. As they speak and act in unison, they create the persona of a young boy, leading to a ritual that seems to bring them answers to their problems. However, the experience leaves a lasting unease, suggesting that the past may be repeating itself. Aron's inventive and mysterious play challenges both actors and directors, while also raising questions about the nature of trauma, identity, and the power of the human psyche. With its unique blend of psychological insight and dramatic tension, this play is a compelling exploration of the complexities of human relationships. With its concise and powerful script, The Donahue Sisters A Play for Women is a gripping and unsettling work that will leave readers pondering its themes long after the final curtain falls.