Ordinary Woman Nameless Woman

by lingyue 凌玥

Upon her mother’s request, WOMAN attempts to complete a traditional Chinese death ritual that takes place on the seventh day of a parent’s death.

Upon her mother’s request, WOMAN attempts to complete a traditional Chinese death ritual that takes place on the seventh day of a parent’s death.

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Ordinary Woman Nameless Woman

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  • San Francsico Bay Area Theatre Company: Ordinary Woman Nameless Woman by lingyue 凌玥
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    A beautiful expression the struggles of being a first-generation born American and what it means to find a sense of self, within the discontents of a diaspora community.

    A beautiful expression the struggles of being a first-generation born American and what it means to find a sense of self, within the discontents of a diaspora community.

    ”

Character Information

  • WOMAN
    A daughter unsure how to grief. She’s afraid of hearing herself talk…really talk. Mostly English speaking
    late 20s to mid-30s
    Asian -- Chinese
    Female
  • MOTHER'S FRIEND / MOTHER
    Tired all the time because she grew up too fast. Still has a ray of innocence. Mandarin Chinese and English speaking
    any age (plays child to early/mid 20s)
    Asian -- Chinese
    Female
  • GHOST OF MOTHER
    A mother reckoning with her life before she passes on to the afterlife; mostly English speaking
    60s
    Asian -- Chinese
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      60s
  • VOICE 1
    Knows too much, but not enough. Ignorant then sinister. English speaking
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • VOICE 2
    Their help just hurts…sometimes. Anxious, eager to please. A suck up. English speaking.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • LAND GOD (puppet)
    Benevolent. Always smiling. Mandarin Chinese and English speaking.
    ancient
    Asian -- Chinese
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
  • LAND GOD'S WIFE (PUPPET)
    Always smiling, even when she’s complaining and being bitter-mouthed. Mandarin Chinese and English speaking.
    very old
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American

Development History

  • Reading, San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company, 2022