Light

Light by Jeni Mahoney

(1)
Productions (19)
Seriocomedy
|
15 - 20 minutes
2 W, 
Content Notes: Adult language
Set: None.

Helena is undergoing a spiritual rebirth under the guidance of a mysterious, self-proclaimed guru. Her childhood friend and recent divorcee, Abby, wants to share in Helena's happiness, but their joyous reunion is cut short when Abby discovers that Helena's new path requires her to forget her past -- and that includes Abby.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called Great Short Plays: Volume 6.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

*The per performance fee begins at $55. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.


Playscripts is pleased to offer an Archival Video License for an additional $150 for full-length plays and $75 for one-act plays.

Play Details

Helena is undergoing a spiritual rebirth under the guidance of a mysterious, self-proclaimed guru. Her childhood friend and recent divorcee, Abby, wants to share in Helena's happiness, but their joyous reunion is cut short when Abby discovers that Helena's new path requires her to forget her past -- and that includes Abby.

  • Seriocomedy
  • |
  • 15 - 20 minutes
  • 2 W, 
  • Content Notes: Adult language
  • Set: None.

Published Reviews

"Mahoney dramatizes the small moment of separation and then reconnection in the history of the friendship that one feels certain will endure."

Hoyt Hilsman, Back Stage West

Production History

APR 26, 2024 - APR 27, 2024
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO United States
University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO United States
NOV 14, 2020 - NOV 22, 2020
Mary Moody Northen Theatre/St. Edward's University
Austin, TX United States
Mary Moody Northen Theatre/St. Edward's University Austin, TX United States
SEP 09, 2019 - SEP 10, 2019
Mundelein High School
Mundelein, IL United States
Mundelein High School Mundelein, IL United States
NOV 08, 2018 - NOV 10, 2018
Kamsack Players Drama Club
Yorkton, SK Canada
Kamsack Players Drama Club Yorkton, SK Canada
OCT 27, 2018 - OCT 27, 2018
Kamsack Players Drama Club
Kamsack, SK Canada
Kamsack Players Drama Club Kamsack, SK Canada
SEP 30, 2017 - SEP 30, 2017
ADFA North Zone
Fort McMurray, AB Canada
ADFA North Zone Fort McMurray, AB Canada
JUN 10, 2016 - JUN 25, 2016
Whidbey Island Center For The Arts
Langley, WA United States
Whidbey Island Center For The Arts Langley, WA United States
DEC 03, 2014 - DEC 03, 2014
Central College Theatre Department
Pella, IA United States
Central College Theatre Department Pella, IA United States
MAR 12, 2013 - MAR 14, 2013
University Of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO United States
University Of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO United States
DEC 08, 2012 - DEC 09, 2012
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA United States
Grinnell College Grinnell, IA United States
JUN 01, 2012 - JUN 01, 2012
George Washington Carver Center For Arts And Technology
Towson, MD United States
George Washington Carver Center For Arts And Technology Towson, MD United States
MAY 06, 2012 - MAY 07, 2012
Bea Wood Studio Theatre
Wichita Falls, TX United States
Bea Wood Studio Theatre Wichita Falls, TX United States
FEB 03, 2011 - FEB 05, 2011
Poudre High School
Fort Collins, CO United States
Poudre High School Fort Collins, CO United States
MAY 28, 2010 - MAY 30, 2010
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA United States
California State University - East Bay Hayward, CA United States
MAR 26, 2010 - MAR 26, 2010
Central College
Pella, IA United States
Central College Pella, IA United States
JAN 17, 2010 - JAN 18, 2010
The Vine Wine Bar
Plymouth, MA United States
The Vine Wine Bar Plymouth, MA United States
JAN 01, 2003 - DEC 31, 2003
Moving Arts New Play Festival
Los Angeles, CA United States
Moving Arts New Play Festival Los Angeles, CA United States
JAN 01, 1970 - JAN 01, 1970
Laurie Beechman Theater
New York, NY United States
Laurie Beechman Theater New York, NY United States
JAN 01, 1970 - JAN 01, 1970
Aegean Theater Company New Play Festival
New York, NY United States
Aegean Theater Company New Play Festival New York, NY United States
No upcoming productions.
JAN 01, 2003 - DEC 31, 2003
Moving Arts New Play Festival
Los Angeles, CA United States
Moving Arts New Play Festival Los Angeles, CA United States