Be A Good Little Widow
by Bekah Brunstetter

Name: Be A Good Little Widow
Brand: Bekah Brunstetter
SKU: 9780573699696
Rating: 3.72 (54 reviews)

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Highlights

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Present DayInterior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesComedy

What readers are saying

Readers express mixed feelings about the play. Many appreciate its blend of humor and sadness, while others criticize the depth of its characters. The emotional impact resonated with some, while others felt disconnected from the characters' experiences.

Unique blend of humor and sadnessEmotional and engaging writingCharacters lack depthSome find it emotionally disconnected

Synopsis

Young wife Melody has never been to a funeral – until her husband dies in a plane crash.

Expected to instantly assume proper widowhood, Melody is left to wonder, what’s the right way to grieve?

Fortunately, her mother-in-law is a professional.

Widow, that is.

Under her guidance, Melody must try her best to be a good little widow.

A sad comedy about loss and longing.

Press Reviews

"Brunstetter’s script tackles the themes of grief and death in a nuanced, authentic way, focusing on the smaller moments rather than overly dramatic tear-filled ones."
— Theatre is Easy

"Critics’ Pick! “[Brunstetter] writes fresh, unfussy dialogue and characters who earn their laughs and emotional moments by honest means. It’s evident that she feels a generous affection for all four people onstage."
— The New York Times

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Craig Her slightly older husband, 30	female	—	Her slightly older husband, 30
Brad Craig’s friend and co-worker; Melody’s age	—	—	Craig’s friend and co-worker; Melody’s age
Hope Mid-50s, Craig’s mother, a widow since ’82	female	50s	Mid-50s, Craig’s mother, a widow since ’82
Melody A young wife, 26	female	—	A young wife, 26