Playwright: Deborah Salem Smith
Rights: Dramatists
Cast Size: 2m 4f
Synopsis:
When Helen’s lesbian partner of twenty years dies unexpectedly in minor surgery, Helen and her daughter want answers. Confused by the hospital’s silence around the death, they bring a lawsuit against the doctors. Now Dr. Becca Neal must confront her feelings about losing her patient while she juggles the demands of a lawsuit. LOVE ALONE tracks the fallout in both the patient’s and the doctor’s homes, as both households navigate uncharted waters of anger, humor, and longing. This powerful story of how we grieve and how we heal speaks to an essential truth: We will all be patients one day.
Ratings:
Language: 16+
Adult Content: 13+
Violence: 13+
Pay attention to: The split scenes where two separate actions and conversations are happening at the same time.
Flexibility: All changes must be approved in advance.
Production Notes: Clementine plays guitar and sings original music. Characters smoke on stage.