Trudy Blue
by Marsha Norman

Trudy Blue Book Cover
Trudy Blue Cover

Synopsis

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'Night Mother, this engaging play stars a popular author who has grown disillusioned with her family life.

She has retreated into conversations with her alter ego, Trudy Blue, who is the heroine of her novels.

When a medical scare leads to a terminal diagnosis, her imaginary companion and her fear threaten her grip on reality.

Originally produced at Actor's Theatre of Louisville, Trudy Blue played in New York at the MCC Theatre.

Characters

Character
Don

Ginger's husband. This actor also plays James, a saxophorie player.

Beth

Ginger's 13-year-old daughter.

Annie

Ginger's dead mother.

Sue

Ginger's best friend and editor.

Trudy Blue

the main character in Ginger's novels.

The Pulmonologist

also plays SWAMI and WAITER

Ginger

a successful novelist. Pretty and funny. Forty-something.

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Year 2002
Binding Paperback
Pages 85
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573629426
ISBN-10 0573629420

Trudy Blue is a American comedy play written by Marsha Norman and published by Samuel French (2002).

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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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