Hello there and welcome to our 9th episode of this sixth season of Mini Shenanigans and I hope you’re all well and ready for another short play. Our play today comes to us from Tampa Florida based playwright Tracy Best (https://newplayexchange.org/users/96120/tracy-best). Tracy is a playwright, creative writer, and passionate storyteller who believes in the power of reinvention. Her work explores themes of transformation, self-discovery and of making one's own choices, often through sharp, witty female leads navigating major life shifts. A lifelong traveller and adventurer, Tracy draws inspiration from personal experience, colourful conversations, and the comedy found in everyday chaos.
Tracy’s play is entitled Juliette’s Autopsy (https://newplayexchange.org/script/3244477/juliets-autopsy-a-10-minute-play).
When talking about her inspiration she says “In 9th grade, I was assigned to read Romeo and Juliet twelve times, thanks to a poorly timed school transfer and some enthusiastic English teachers. By round 12, I was frustrated. Juliet was smart, brave and made some incredibly bold moves - she defied her family, proposed marriage to Romeo, made a ridiculously complex plan with the friar, but it wasn't enough. The system in which she lived trapped her in someone else's story, ultimately silencing her. So, for this play, I wanted Juliet to have freedom to say what she wanted, how she wanted, and to craft her own outcome.”
Synopsis:
When Juliet's remains are unearthed in modern-day Verona, an autopsy reveals her death was no suicide. Her ghost returns - furious, funny and ready to set the record straight with Shakespeare himself.
Cast:
News Reporter – Sarah Edwards (https://www.sarahedwardsvoice.co.uk/)
Ghost of Juliet – Perdita Lawton (www.perditalawton.com)
Ghost of Will – Will Adams
Dr Santori – Patrick Hibbin (http://www.spotlight.com/profile/3414-5612-5037)
Jonathan – Josh Anderson-Grey
Ghost of Nurse – Susie New (https://www.bodalgo.com/en/voice-over-talents/susie-new)
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