A Prayer for Mary Catherine eScriptAvailable

A Prayer for Mary Catherine by Elizabeth Downing

(3)
Productions (9)
Drama
|
30 - 35 minutes
5 W, 1 M,  (6-7 actors possible: 5-6 W, exactly 1 Men)
Content Notes: Some mild adult content.
Set: Minimal

When Dr. Elaine Parsons becomes the new headmistress of a Catholic, all-girls school, not everyone is happy. While the amiable Father Mason welcomes friendly debate with a woman of science, Sister Helen suspects the outsider is judging her faith. Tensions mount after a series of disturbing events involving a devout and troubled young student, and Elaine is forced to confront long-held beliefs. Is her mind really as open she thought? A Prayer For Mary Catherine is a gripping story about human frailty and faith.

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When Dr. Elaine Parsons becomes the new headmistress of a Catholic, all-girls school, not everyone is happy. While the amiable Father Mason welcomes friendly debate with a woman of science, Sister Helen suspects the outsider is judging her faith. Tensions mount after a series of disturbing events involving a devout and troubled young student, and Elaine is forced to confront long-held beliefs. Is her mind really as open she thought? A Prayer For Mary Catherine is a gripping story about human frailty and faith.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 30 - 35 minutes
  • 5 W, 1 M,  (6-7 actors possible: 5-6 W, exactly 1 Men)
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult content.
  • Set: Minimal
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-998-6

Production History

MAR 07, 2024 - MAR 28, 2024
Columbia High School
West Columbia, TX United States
 Columbia High School West Columbia, TX United States
OCT 07, 2021 - OCT 30, 2021
Stratford Public Schools
Stratford, OK United States
 Stratford Public Schools Stratford, OK United States
APR 22, 2021 - APR 23, 2021
Winter Springs High School Drama Department
Winter Springs, FL United States
 Winter Springs High School Drama Department Winter Springs, FL United States
MAR 11, 2021 - APR 03, 2021
Columbia High School Theatre
West Columbia, TX United States
 Columbia High School Theatre West Columbia, TX United States
MAY 01, 2019 - MAY 01, 2019
Folsom High School
Folsom, CA United States
 Folsom High School Folsom, CA United States
MAY 19, 2018 - MAY 19, 2018
Victoria West High School
Victoria, TX United States
 Victoria West High School Victoria, TX United States
JAN 12, 2018 - JAN 21, 2018
Cleveland High School
Cleveland, TN United States
 Cleveland High School Cleveland, TN United States
OCT 22, 2016 - NOV 05, 2016
ECCHS One Act
Eatonton, GA United States
 ECCHS One Act Eatonton, GA United States
APR 07, 2016 - APR 09, 2016
Grayslake North High School
Grayslake, IL United States
 Grayslake North High School Grayslake, IL United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

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