HER PLACE IN THE WORLD
COMEDY

Adam’s immortal, diabolical first wife Lilith makes her appearance again, wreaking havoc among his descendants, who are now atoning for their sins in Juniata County, Pennsylvania.

  • Published in “All About Eve,” NJ Rep’s 2017 Theatre Brut Anthology (Smith and Kraus).
PRODUCTION
Details

The place: A small town in north-central Pennsylvania

The time: Last year

Run Time: 15 minutes

Tips

3 F, 1-2 M

Cast of Characters:

  • BRUNO ASPARAGUS, a man-child, anywhere from 20 to 30.
  • EVIE ASPARAGUS, his resentful sister, early 20s.
  • LILITH, the goddess Bruno worships, discovered in a Seven-Eleven, but of likely diabolical origins. Could be 19, could be 35.
  • EVELYN ASPARAGUS, mother to Bruno and Evie. Shy of 60.
  • PASTOR DAN, a man of God. Young, earnest, naive.

*Pastor Dan and Bruno can be played by the same actor.*

History

Originally produced by New Jersey Repertory Co., Theatre Brut Festival, September 2017.