Name: DIONYSIAN NIGHT
SKU: ASC-1302
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DIONYSIAN NIGHT

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Ourania lives with her daughter Dionysia who is suffering from brain disability. The two women live all by themselves. The father has passed away and the older son is occupied with his own life.

One day during their walk on square they meet a young kind boy; Anthony. The boy's presence takes a whole different meaning in Mother's mind and she decides to invite him over for dinner.

Form/Style: drama
Length in minutes: 70
Cast: 3 total
Roles: 2 female identifying, 1 male identifying
Cast age groups: 16 to 18, 18+
Audience age: adult, young adult
Publisher: Australian Script Centre

MONOLOGUES
PRODUCTION HISTORY

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Mother

Female | 60+ | 3 to 5 minutes
Starts on page 13

EXTRACT: Are you anxious my girl? Don't worry. Mommy is going to make you look beautiful! Let's comb your hair! Anthony has never seen you with your hair down! You will drive him crazy my love. He will fall for you! You will look like an angel! You will totally charm him! Yes, my soul! Smile! Smile my darling! May mommy spruce herself up a little? Yes, my love! Yes, laugh, my treasure! Laugh, my pretty girl, laugh! Now, let mommy prepare herself too. Many valleys of tears but you still look nice.Your rich hair, your slim figure...

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