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Synopsis

Inspired by the nightmare that every parent has at some point, Still Waters looks at the shattering and heartbreaking effect of grief. Gabrielle is haunted by troubling dreams following the death of her young daughter in a tragic drowning accident. Her husband, Raoul, is equally distraught and has not come to terms with his daughter’s death. He’s also ripped apart by the fact that Gabrielle dreams that their daughter is a monster coming to get her. Still Waters is a moving battle between two broken, hurting people lashing out to try and handle their pain.

Note: There is a brief, silent appearance by the ghost of their daughter towards the end of the play, however this could be achieved through projection or some other stagecraft technique to make this play a two-hander.

Show Information

Book
Arthur M. Jolly
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2018
Genres
Drama
Settings
Contemporary, Simple/No Set
Time & Place
A living room or kitchen, 4am, Present day
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Small Cast, Regional Theatre, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Child Characters

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Gabrielle

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Raoul

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Little Girl

Featured

Female

Silent

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher