Snapshots
by Cynthia Mercati

Name: Snapshots
Brand: Cynthia Mercati
SKU: 9780874400298
Rating: 3.38 (221 reviews)

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

90 minsPresent DayAll WomenBare Stage/Simple SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesComedy

Why we like it

"Cynthia Mercati's 'Snapshots' captures the essence of human experience with humor and poignancy, cleverly reflecting on life's fleeting moments."

From: Satirical Plays

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about this play, with some enjoying its humorous take on jealousy and marriage, while others criticize its predictable plot and perceived lack of depth. The translation by Richard Wilbur is noted as a highlight, although some deem the themes repetitive and tiresome. Many find it charming yet agree that Molière has better works.

Humorous take on jealousyWell-translated by Richard WilburCharming charactersAmusing misunderstandingsPredictable plotRepetitive themesSomewhat boring

Synopsis

This one act is adapted from the farce by Moliere and features roles for 3 men, 3 women, and one non-speaking servant.

The setting is a bench outside Saganarelle's house.

The plot swings into action when Saganarelle's wife mistakenly thinks that he is having an affair with a young girl.

Press Reviews

"Mercati's piece is about searching for identity and the bumps and detours along the way. Some of it is funny, some chilling, and all of it is searching."
— Des Moines Register

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Sherry Soft, sweet even, anxious to please, and in spite of the bleached bouffant hair, an innocent.	—	—	Soft, sweet even, anxious to please, and in spite of the bleached bouffant hair, an innocent.
Carol Like a sharp stick, highly practical, with a dry wit, and highly authoritative. She tends to the tailored look, which grows progressively severe during the course of the show.	female	—	Like a sharp stick, highly practical, with a dry wit, and highly authoritative. She tends to the tailored look, which grows progressively severe during the course of the show.
Hollis Enthusiastic; full of fantasy, and the need to arrive... somewhere. In attitude she is like a yo-yo, launching out in all directions, swinging from one idea to the next as she searches for her center.	female	—	Enthusiastic; full of fantasy, and the need to arrive... somewhere. In attitude she is like a yo-yo, launching out in all directions, swinging from one idea to the next as she searches for her center.