The Swearing Jar
by Kate Hewlett

Name: The Swearing Jar
Brand: Kate Hewlett
SKU: 9780573709401
Rating: 3.71 (3 reviews)

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Highlights

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90 minsPresent DayInterior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesComedy

What readers are saying

Readers find The Swearing Jar to be a sweet and bittersweet tale, enjoying the relationship dynamics portrayed in the play. Many appreciate the craftsmanship of the script, especially noting the potential for a captivating stage production. However, some feel that the story's focus on certain relationships may not resonate with everyone.

Sweet and bittersweet storyStrong relationship dynamicsWell-crafted scriptSome may not connect with all characters

Synopsis

Meet Carey and Simon, an otherwise-perfect married couple with a bit of a swearing problem.

They're determined to kick the habit by the time their baby is born.

Too bad that's not their only problem.

Simon has a secret.

And Carey has a new friend – a musician named Owen that she met at a bookstore.

With quirky characters, music and gentle humor, this lovely and intricately-constructed story is about meeting challenges head-on and finding hope.

Press Reviews

"Intricate, delicate construction... Hewlett spins an emotionally epic story about a woman caught between two men, as well as her own inability to cope with life's gains and losses."
— Matthew Murray, Talkin' Broadway

"A pleasure to see... Hewlett's writing has a gentle wittiness... With an exquisitely light touch, Hewlett creates snapshots of the happy lives of Carey and her husband, Simon, moving seamlessly between present day and three years before."
— Backstage

"Some of the play’s best moments are the songs Ms. Hewlett sings, describing the depths of Carey’s devotion to Simon."
— The New York Times

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
CAREY mid-30s	—	mid-30s	mid-30s
SIMON Carey’s husband, late 30s	male	30s	Carey’s husband, late 30s
OWEN guitar player, 30s	—	30s	guitar player, 30s
BEV Simon’s mother, late 50s-60s Note: CAREY is a singing role, and OWEN performs on guitar and sings.	female	50s	Simon’s mother, late 50s-60s Note: CAREY is a singing role, and OWEN performs on guitar and sings.