Richard Fisher's Funeral
By Kellie Powell
WRITTEN: 2005.
SUMMARY: Drew, a young, troubled woman, has a panic attack prior to her estranged father's funeral,
and is confronted by Jayna, her late father's fiancee. Jayna attempts to convince Drew that her
abusive father deserves her forgiveness now that he is dead. Drew refuses politely, but Jayna does
not accept this. Cornered and defensive, Drew finally explodes at Jayna, and by extension, at her
deceased father.
CAST: 2 Women.
LEGNTH: 10-Minute.
PAGES: 10.
AWARDS:
Finalist, University of Maryland "IN-10" Competition, 2006.
This play is also available as part of the Heartland's Rejects Collection,
six ten-minute plays for $10.
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JAYNA
This is your last chance to say goodbye to your father.
DREW
I said goodbye five years ago. And good riddance.
JAYNA
I know there were some dark times-
DREW
You don't know the half of it.
JAYNA
You haven't stopped to think about all the good things your father did for you. If he were here right
now, he would tell you how much he loved you. He would tell you all the wonderful things he remembers
about you when you were growing up.
DREW
God! What do you know? You weren't there! You don't know what it was like! You have no idea what
you're talking about!
JAYNA
I know a lot more than you think. I know he put everything he had into giving you a better life than
he had. Your parents weren't meant for each other, and they had a messy divorce. But it takes two
people to fight, Drew.
DREW
It only takes one person to break a door down.
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