Mercy Falls
Marcy Wuggelson is a jinx, she’s always known it, so when she decides to visit her favorite self-help author, Wanda Moore, in the hospital on Christmas Eve, the scene is ripe for disaster. But Wanda discovers something priceless in Marcy – the subject for her new book. With the help of Santa’s Reindeer, the Ghost of Christmas Future, a Nun, and phenomenologist Martin Heidegger, Marcy performs a true Christmas miracle.
“... a stocking-stuffed with fun ideas, ingenious plot switchbacks and comic performances.”
““The Christmas Hospital Play that will leave you in stitches!” ”
CAST
Wanda - A writer of inspirational books
Marcy - A young woman (younger than Wanda)
Actress - A woman, plays Nurse 1, Nurse 2, Dr. Smitwhistle & the voice of Melissa
Actor - A man, plays Patients’ Advocate, Dr. Smitwhistle’s Assistant & the Nun
The German Lady - off-stage character who speaks only German, can be played by any gender or age, but should be performed live
As written, Mercy Falls runs approx. 75 minutes and is intended to be followed by a hospital-themed holiday including audience members and cast.
PRODUCTION HISTORY
World Premiere
Key City Public Theater (WA)
Workshops:
PT PlayFest Key City Public (WA)
30th Street Theatre, Aegean Theatre, NYC
Readings:
Playwrights Horizons Theater School (NYC)
Chicago Womans Theater Alliance
Expanded Arts (NYC)
Friends of the Devils (ID)
