GETTING DARK one act play
First produced June 2003.
Won award at Wallingford Corn Exchange Drama Festivals
Produced by Balancing Act
Directed by Joe Graham
Published by J. Garnet Miller
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CAST OF CHARACTERS
KAREN
Played by an adult in her early twenties
She is wearing a bright red cotton summer dress and red shoes
MOTHER/TROLL WOMAN
Played by a woman in her early fifties or older
Her clothes are a neutral grey colour. She changes these once to become troll woman where she wears all black, with a black veil pulld over her head
FATHER/MR MARKS
Played by a man in his early fifties or older
His clothes are a neutral grey colour. He converts to Mr Marks by putting on a jacket and glasses.
Note: Actor playing Karen switches between playing her as a six year old and as an adult
SYNOPSIS
Karen is going blind. She knows this but she is only six. She doesn’t fully understand. The adult Karen does though and it is she who is telling the story. Based on a true story, Karen’s parents decide what to do for the best for a child they feel they feel they will no longer be able to care for. Their decision is one that haunts Karen still.
A copy of the script is available on request.