Lobelia Lodge
by B.J. Burton

Name: Lobelia Lodge
Brand: B.J. Burton
SKU: 9780573650123
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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120 minsPresent DayEnsemble CastInterior SetContemporary Costumes/Street Clothes

What readers are saying

Readers find Lobelia Lodge to be an emotional exploration of family dynamics and the complexities of shared history. The play captures the essence of tradition while revealing the deeper secrets and issues that the characters grapple with during their reunion.

Emotional portrayal of family dynamicsEngaging exploration of secretsStrong character connectionsNone mentioned

Synopsis

On the first weekend of summer, Elsie and her friends gather at their cabin in the woods for their annual meeting.

As Elsie struggles to repair their dilapidated retreat, the other women become distracted by their own problems.

Elsie hammers away trying to fix the place, while her best friend, Diane, drinks wine coolers.

One evening during Art Night, when they celebrate their artistic pursuits, the women-only weekend is interrupted by two mysterious men who emerge from the woods.

Elsie tries to deal with her unmistakable attraction to one of the men; at the same time she is forced to deal with the real reason for the meeting.

As old and new wounds resurface, conflicts erupt between the hold of the past and the need to let go.

Elsie discovers the fate of the lodge as she rediscovers the value of friendship.

Press Reviews

"All the women in the play are part of what I've experienced. In my own life, my women friends have been very supportive of me… and I wanted to write something about that."
— B.J. Burton, as quoted in The Philadelphia Inquirer

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Jill Female, 20s, in love with her boyfriend, Chris	female	20s	Female, 20s, in love with her boyfriend, Chris
Chris Male, 20s, in love with Jill	male	20s	Male, 20s, in love with Jill
Diane Female, 40s, divorced twice, drinks too much	female	40s	Female, 40s, divorced twice, drinks too much
Stella Female, 30s, very attractive, sings well, not used to the country	female	30s	Female, 30s, very attractive, sings well, not used to the country
Aunt Winnie Female, 60s, stern, controlling	female	60s	Female, 60s, stern, controlling
Nelson Male, 30s, appears first badly in need of a shave; looks like he could be a psychiatrist or a mountain man	male	30s	Male, 30s, appears first badly in need of a shave; looks like he could be a psychiatrist or a mountain man
Deeder Male, 30s, Nelson’s good buddy	male	30s	Male, 30s, Nelson’s good buddy
Elsie Female, 30s, passionate, loves nature	female	30s	Female, 30s, passionate, loves nature