On Being Best
A 10 minute fun and funny ZOOM play for three actors (2F, 1M). While giving a virtual address to a Regional PTA assembly, the current First Lady is interrupted by her ‘better angel’ who has been sent (by the former First Ladies) to keep her from making a fool of herself… for the sake of all their positions. The PTA meeting unravels. In its aftermath, bad behaviors and truths are revealed.
Cast
MEL: The current First Lady. In her early 50s and starting to look her age. MEL-2: MEL’s “better angel.” Dressed all in white. MODERATOR: Male. In his 50s. The Host and Moderator for this virtual PTA meeting. Any race or ethnicity.
Authors
Patricia Lin (aka P.H. Lin)