Overview

Synopsis

Adapted from Ilene Beckerman’s memoir of the same name, Love, Loss and What I Wore is a collection of monologues centred around clothing and the female experience. This low-tech show is a great choice for small theatre spaces and is an excellent feature for strong actors. Typically performed with a cast of 5 women, actors will portray almost 30 characters as they tell stories of pivotal moments in their lives framed through the lens of the clothing they wore.

Show Information

Book
Nora Ephron , Delia Ephron
Based on the Play/Book/Film
Love, Loss and What I Wore - Ilene Beckerman
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2008
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Settings
Simple/No Set
Time & Place
Across the USA, Present Day
Cast Size
small
Orchestra Size
None
Dancing
None
Licensor
Dramatists Play Service
Ideal For
All-Female Cast, College/University, Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, Ensemble Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Star Vehicle Female, Includes Mature Adult, Elderly, Young Adult, Adult Characters

Context

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Gingy

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Pam / Cathy / Eva / Mary’s Mother

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Rosie / Gingy’s Mother / Lisa / Nancy’s Mother / Doctor

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Stephanie / Nancy / Annie / Older Sister

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Merrill / Dora / Alex / Younger Sister

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Lynne / Heather / Holly / Alex’s Mother

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Geralyn / Nora / Mary / Amanda

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Songs

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

Monologues

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Scenes

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Guide Written By:

Emma Houlahan

Emma Houlahan

Canadian vocalist and actor now based in London.