The Price (Zolidis)
by Don Zolidis

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Highlights

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One Act 30 mins Present Day Ensemble Cast Expandable Casting Role(s) for Teen(s) Roles for Children Room for Extras Unit Set/Multiple Settings Period Costumes

Synopsis

On a frigid winter night, a young mother nurses a sick child, hoping it will live through morning.

A stranger appears at her door, asking for shelter from the cold.

She takes him in, but no sooner does she close her eyes, the man and her daughter are gone.

The stranger was indeed Death, and he has taken her child, but the Mother does not give up.

She races against Death, trying to reach the other shore before he does, but what price will she be willing to pay to save her daughter?

In another easy-to-stage production that nevertheless remains full of energy and life, acclaimed playwright Don Zolidis creates another thrilling fairytale adaptation perfect for all audiences.

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
THE MOTHER a young mother	female	—	a young mother
DEATH a traveler	—	—	a traveler
NIGHT an elegant woman	female	—	an elegant woman
THORNBUSH a bush full of thorns	—	—	a bush full of thorns
THE LAKE a very large lake	—	—	a very large lake
OLD WOMAN a caretaker, tending the flowers in Death’s garden	—	—	a caretaker, tending the flowers in Death’s garden
TOMAS a young man	male	—	a young man
ELENA a young woman	female	—	a young woman
ENSEMBLE any number of actors who portray STARS, FIR TREES, WAVES, FLOWERS, and PEOPLE.	male	—	any number of actors who portray STARS, FIR TREES, WAVES, FLOWERS, and PEOPLE.
Double-casting All roles except Death and the Mother should also play parts in the ensemble.	female	—	All roles except Death and the Mother should also play parts in the ensemble.
Gender of the characters The Thornbush, Lake and Ensemble members may be played by actors of any gender. Feel free to adjust pronouns accordingly. It’s recommended for Death to be played by a male-identifying actor, but not compulsory.	male	—	The Thornbush, Lake and Ensemble members may be played by actors of any gender. Feel free to adjust pronouns accordingly. It’s recommended for Death to be played by a male-identifying actor, but not compulsory.