Scene Library
The scene library is a compilation of scenes from historic plays by women to be used exclusively by acting instructors and students.
Special thanks to Maria-Christina Oliveras and Jacqueline Knapp for their time and commitment.
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Hilda wakes her husband Frank in the night to tell him that their baby has died.
(1W, 1M) At Chumley Rest, Dr. Sanderson interviews Veta about her brother, Elwood, who Veta wishes to have committed at the sanitarium. Dr. Sanderson suspects that Veta should be the patient.
About the Playwright
Mary Chase
Born on February 25, 1907 in Denver, Colorado, Mary Coyle Chase grew up immersed in the Irish folktales of her mother’s family. She would later use those legends as inspiration for her fantastical stage plays and novels. After graduating high school, Chase attended the University of Denver and then the University of Colorado before landing a job with the Rocky Mountain News and working as a New Deal National Youth Administration publicity director. It was at Rocky Mountain News--where she wor…
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(1W, 1M) Dr. Sanderson and Nurse Kelly discuss the mix up regarding Veta being the patient, not Elwood
About the Playwright
Mary Chase
Born on February 25, 1907 in Denver, Colorado, Mary Coyle Chase grew up immersed in the Irish folktales of her mother’s family. She would later use those legends as inspiration for her fantastical stage plays and novels. After graduating high school, Chase attended the University of Denver and then the University of Colorado before landing a job with the Rocky Mountain News and working as a New Deal National Youth Administration publicity director. It was at Rocky Mountain News--where she wor…
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(2M) Dr. Chumley and Elwood discuss the wonders and powers of Harvey.
About the Playwright
Mary Chase
Born on February 25, 1907 in Denver, Colorado, Mary Coyle Chase grew up immersed in the Irish folktales of her mother’s family. She would later use those legends as inspiration for her fantastical stage plays and novels. After graduating high school, Chase attended the University of Denver and then the University of Colorado before landing a job with the Rocky Mountain News and working as a New Deal National Youth Administration publicity director. It was at Rocky Mountain News--where she wor…
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(2W) Veta and Myrtle discuss the embarrassment they must endure due to Elwood’s friend Harvey, while hosting an afternoon tea party.
About the Playwright
Mary Chase
Born on February 25, 1907 in Denver, Colorado, Mary Coyle Chase grew up immersed in the Irish folktales of her mother’s family. She would later use those legends as inspiration for her fantastical stage plays and novels. After graduating high school, Chase attended the University of Denver and then the University of Colorado before landing a job with the Rocky Mountain News and working as a New Deal National Youth Administration publicity director. It was at Rocky Mountain News--where she wor…
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(5 W)
A group of slave women are approached by their mistress, who delivers devastating news about one of the women's children.
(2 W, with others cut)
An exploration of the strained relationship between a vulnerable, fearful young woman and her narcissistic, controlling mother.
(1 W, 1 M)
A young woman and her husband on their honeymoon in a hotel room. We see the total lack of real communication between the couple - the frozen fear of the wife and the insensitivity of the man trying to be “the husband.”
