Abstinence
by Lanford Wilson

Abstinence

Synopsis

THE STORY: The place is the front hall of a very chic Manhattan apartment, where the hostess, Winnie, is giving a party for one of her pet charities-in this case, Liars Anonymous.

A late arrival, who is intercepted by the worldly wise maid, Martha, is one Danna-who claims to be both on the wagon and a very dear friend of Winnie.

She is also, as it develops, rather close to Winnie's husband, Lon, as well (they claim to have shared a wild night of passion involving the bizarre use of vegetables).

But if Lon is a philanderer, Winnie, according to Danna, is worse; and then there is Joe, a handsome rogue who informs the others that he is an incredibly rich physicist, has climbed Mount Everest solo, has a titled wife, and who sweeps Danna off her feet.

As the conversation grows more dazzling (and the lies more extravagant) only Martha, the maid, remains unfazed by the whole mad scene-after all, she has seen it all many times before, and who cares what these crazy people do or say anyway?

Performance

Cast

A small cast size of 5 total roles, 3 female and 2 male roles.

Publication

Year Published
1989
ISBN 10
082220004X
ISBN 13
9780822200048
Binding
Paperback
Print Length
72 pages
Language
English
Print
Abstinence is a American play written by and published by Dramatists Play Service in 1989. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9780822200048 and an ISBN-10 of 082220004X.

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