MONOLOGUE
Comedy
Comedy
A nun finds ways to save a children's hospital
and lose her vocation in the process.
But in the hustle of raising money, she also finds
that one person's guilty pleasure
is another's goldmine.
and lose her vocation in the process.
But in the hustle of raising money, she also finds
that one person's guilty pleasure
is another's goldmine.
CHARACTER INFORMATION
The Former Sister Bernadette - Woman / 50s and older
THEMES
Career change, social media, priorities
REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS
REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS
“ A monologue that packs a punch. The suspense is in knowing what resulted in her no longer being a nun, what was her transgression. Her new life, her truth is uplifting, and reminds us when life sets you on a different path it may lead to happiness. A great role for a monologue festival or one on religious themes. This monologue can appeal to audiences all over world, regardless of culture or country.”
(Asher Wyndham)
(Asher Wyndham)
“Like many of John Mabey's writings, "The Former Sister" is a funny, clever, and uplifting piece. This one is also delightfully irreverent. A surprisingly warm monologue exploring faith, purpose, self-discovery, and the sometimes-strange economics of modern fundraising. Mr. Mabey gives Bernadette a wonderfully distinctive voice, balancing sharp satire with genuine humanity as she defends the unconventional choices that saved a children's hospital but cost her her vocation.”
(Donald Loftus)
(Donald Loftus)
PRODUCTIONS
Orange Theatre Company
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - 2024
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - 2024
IMAGES
photographer @JosephFrank
photographer @JosephFrank
photographer @JosephFrank
