Bible Women
Elizabeth Swados
Bible Herstory
by Patricia Montley
Highlights
Synopsis
Bible Herstory is a feminist satire in six scenes, featuring an all-female cast, to be performed in a single full evening of theatre.
In “Paradise Abandoned,” Eve convinces God not to stifle Her creativity just because she made a mistake in creating Adam.
In “Noah’s Ark-itect,” Noah’s wife and daughter prepare for the flood and “inspire” Noah to build a boat.
“The Sacrifice of Sarah” shows Abraham’s wife working on a theatrical project to save a lazy Isaac’s life.
In “Miriam in Labor,” Moses’ sister bargains with Pharaoh’s daughter for better working conditions.
In “Queen Solomon and the Paternity Suit,” Her Majesty proposes to cut in half a philandering charioteer claimed by both wife and mistress.
In “The Renunciation,” Mary rejects the Angel Gabriella’s offer of the saviorship of the world, but agrees to have a son.
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| God Any age. Beautiful. |
| Eve 20s. Looks like God. |
| Snake Any age. Athletic. |
| Sarah Age 60 or over. Clever, maternal, a good story-teller. |
| Judy Age 8-15. Energetic, amenable. |
| Debbie Age 8-15. Sweet, enthusiastic, theatrical. |
| Ramsey Age 20-40. Shrewd, intelligent, an efficient secretary. |
| Miriam Age 20-40. Straightforward, energetic, well-informed. |
| Gloria Guard Any age. Clumsy, oafish, a bit forward. |
| First Woman Age 20-50. The true wife. A realist. |
| Second Woman Age 20-50. The mistress. A tart. |
| Queen Solomon Any age. Casual, clever, clear-sighted. |
| Elizabeth Age 60 or over. Motherly, warm, sense of humor. |
| Mary Age 15-20. Lively, lovable, all-American sweetheart. |
| Gabriella Any age. Fat, intense. A feminist. |
| Narrator Any age. Taped voice. |
Publication
Bible Herstory is a comedy play written by Patricia Montley and published by Samuel French .
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Fee: Minimum Fee: $110 per performance
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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