The Insanity Of Mary Girard
by Lanie Robertson

Name: The Insanity Of Mary Girard
Brand: Lanie Robertson
SKU: 9780573622274
Rating: 3.94 (86 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

One Act60 mins18th CenturyBare Stage/Simple SetElaborate/High-Volume CostumesAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the intense and thought-provoking nature of the play. Many highlight its deep emotional impact and the fascinating portrayal of Mary Girard's character. The roles of the Furies significantly contribute to the overall experience, drawing viewers into a compelling narrative.

Intense and thought-provokingDeep emotional impactCompelling portrayal of charactersTicket price is considered high

Synopsis

The Insanity of Mary Girard is the real-life story of a Philadelphia woman who spent the last 25 years of her life in a mental institution.

In 1790, Mary Girard is committed to an asylum.

After she became pregnant by another man, her husband had her declared legally insane.

Now, she sits in a chair as the "furies" dance around and impersonate people from her past.

By the end of this haunting and highly theatrical piece, Mary has grown rather convincingly into her diagnosis.

Press Reviews

"Fully entertaining, creepy and wonderful."
— DC Metro Theater Arts

"A chilling piece of powerlessness and despair."
— NOLA Defender

"Well-crafted... simple and effective."
— Gambit Weekly

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
The Furies Three women, two men of any age.	—	—	Three women, two men of any age.
The Warde	—	—	—
Mrs. Lum Mary's mother.	female	—	Mary's mother.
Stephen Girard Mary's husband, ten years her senior.	female	—	Mary's husband, ten years her senior.
Mr. Phillips A steward of Pennsylvania Hospital and a man in his forties.	male	—	A steward of Pennsylvania Hospital and a man in his forties.
Polly Keaton A young woman.	female	—	A young woman.
Mrs. Hatcher A woman approximately Mary's own age.	female	—	A woman approximately Mary's own age.
Mary Girard A very attractive woman of 29 years.	female	—	A very attractive woman of 29 years.