 Synopsis Kitty Burns..page1
A SLICE OF THE BLARNEY
A Comedy in Two Acts by Kitty Burns.
CHARACTERS:
| Shannon O'Leary |
60-65 - Crotchity Old Man |
| Douglas O'Leary |
50's - Loud Mouth, Shannon's Brother |
| Katie O'Leary |
20's - Sweet, Caring, Shannon's Youngest Daughter |
| Arlene O'Leary |
50's - Shannon's Ex-Wife |
| Sharon O'Leary |
30's - Gypsy-Like, Fun. Thinks she's psychic. Shannon's Daughter |
| Patrick O'Leary |
20's - Chip on his shoulder, Shannon's Son |
| Colleen Sullivan |
30's - Pleasant, especially toward Shannon. Shannon's Maid |
TIME:
Present
LENGTH OF PLAY:
Approximately 90 minutes
SETTING:
Shannon O'Leary's house in a town right outside of Manhattan.
SUMMARY:
ACT 1:
Shannon O'Leary is on his death bed. He is a multi-millionaire who knows that his family is just waiting for him to die to see who inherits his fortune. One by one the "faithful" relatives show up and circle like vultures, just waiting. Shannon knows this, but still hope that there is at least one of them who really loves him. His last request is an authentic Irish wake.
ACT 2:
Shannon gets his wish for an authentic Irish wake - sort of.....*END
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