Overview

Synopsis

Young Lady of Property by Horton Foote is a poignant coming-of-age drama set in a small Texas town in the 1920s. The story centers on Wilma, a seventeen-year-old girl who dreams of marrying her boyfriend, Bobby, and settling down in the house she expects to inherit from her deceased mother. However, her plans are disrupted when her father announces his intention to sell the house and remarry a woman Wilma barely knows. Faced with the prospect of losing her home and the future she envisioned, Wilma must confront the emotional weight of change and the complexities of adulthood.

As Wilma navigates this personal crisis, she leans on her best friend Arabella and grapples with feelings of betrayal, longing, and the need for independence. The play tenderly explores themes of family, memory, and identity, portraying a young woman’s struggle to assert control over her life in a world where decisions are often made for her. With subtle emotional shifts and richly drawn characters, Young Lady of Property captures the quiet heartbreak and resilience of youth standing at the threshold of maturity.

Show Information

Book
Horton Foote
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
Mostly Female Cast, Includes Late Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Small Cast

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Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Wilma

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Mr. Holliday

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Mrs. Watts

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Bobby

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Arabella

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Mrs. Helen Ellis

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Mr. Nash

Featured

Male

Non-singer

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