Eleemosynary (play)

Eleemosynary (play)

Eleemosynary is a 1985 one-act play by Lee Blessing. It follows the relationships between three generations of women. The word "" itself plays a significant part in the plot.

Characters

Dorothea-An old woman who chose to be eccentric.

Artemis (Artie)-Dorothea's daughter. Holds an important job as a biochemist. Has an incredible memory.

Echo-Artie's daughter. Lives with Dorothea. Is an excellent speller, in addition to having extraordinary intellectual abilities.

External links

* [http://www.barebones.org/index.cfm?template=eleemosynary.cfm Eleemosynary at the BareBones Theatre Group website]


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