Women Waiting

Shields, Carol Ann, Born: June 2, 1935, Death: July 16, 2003 (Playwright)

Born: June 2, 1935, Death: July 16, 2003

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First produced in 1983 by CBC Radio in Toronto, Ontario. Geographic setting: Airport lounge. Historical period: Late 20th Century, 21st Century. Characters: male adults: 1; female adults: 2.

Canadian Writing Research Collaboratory

One-Act Play
Black Comedy

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Two women meet by chance at a travel insurance kiosk in an airport. Both have just seen their husbands off on business trips. They each decide to purchase travel life insurance on their spouses. The two fall into discussion on how their lives would change if they were to collect on the insurance. Their imaginations soar.