Molly Sweeney

Play

Writers: Brian Friel

Overview

Show Information

Category
Play
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1994
Genres
Drama
Cast Size
small
Ideal for
small cast, monologue
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes adult, mature adult characters

Synopsis

Brian Friel's play tells the story of Molly, a woman who has been blind since infancy, who undergoes an operation to attempt to restore her sight. We hear the story from the perspectives of Molly, her husband, Frank, and Dr. Paddy Rice, as three monologues that are woven together to form a powerful drama underscoring the connection between vision and understanding.

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