After the funeral service for Mrs Virginia Cromwell, their sons Michael and Chad discuss their mother’s Final Will and Testament. The mourners have left, their kind thoughts exchanged. The sandwiches and tea have been served. It’s no secret to the boys their late mother’s Final Will and Testament has been divided equally. Chad makes his announcement to contest the Will for his lions share; Michael defends his ground.

Chad’s wife, Raelene makes her true feelings known about Michael to both of them, which only aggravates the underflow of smouldering years of unspoken hatred between the three of them. The little church on the hill where the funeral service for Mrs Virginia Cromwell was held prepares for another funeral service to be held at five.

First produced in the 2010 Victorian Drama League One Act Play Festivals

Direction by Darren Brealey

CAST

Stephen Mitchell         …          Chad

Aston Elliott                 …          Michael

Ingrid Gang                  …          Raelene

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VENUES AND PERFORMANCE DATES

• The Mount Players One Act Play Festival, Saturday 17th July 2010

• 16th Dandenong Ranges One Act Play Festival, Sunday 18th July 2010

• Ararat One Act Play Festival, Saturday 31st July 2010

• Ballarat National Theatre & Royal South Street Society, Saturday 21st August 2010

• South Gippsland One Act Play Festival, Saturday 21st August 2010

• 21st Anglesea One Act Play Festival, Saturday 28th August 2010

Additional Performance

Shorter + Sweeter National Australian Tour, Kyneton Town Hall, Friday 6th August 2010

AWARDS

• Best Production - 16th Dandenong Ranges One-Act Play Festival

• Best Male Lead Actor, Stephen Mitchell - 21st Anglesea One-Act Play Festival

Award Nominations

• Best Male Lead Actor, Stephen Mitchell & Aston Elliott - The Mount Players One-Act Play Festival

• Best Male Lead Actor, Stephen Mitchell & Aston Elliott - 16th Dandenong Ranges One-Act Play Festival

• Best New Original Work - 21st Anglesea One-Act Play Festival

• Adjudicator Award for Best Production - 21st Anglesea One-Act Play Festival

• Best Male Lead Actor, Stephen Mitchell & Aston Elliott - South Gippsland One-Act Play Festival

CREW

Production Manager             …           Cat Lawton

Producer                                 …          Darren Brealey