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1980 Evelyn Brown (A Diary)
Unpublished.
Synopsis
A woman's diary entries record the solitude and dignity of her repetitive tasks working in another's home in the year 1909. It is 'a litany about work' until she pays taxes and thereby becomes a person in her own right. Then, the diary stops.
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This has been staged once when directed by Fornes at the Theatre For The New City, 162 Second Avenue, NYC. The Costume Design was by Monica Lorca, Graphics by Jane Dicksen, Lighting Design was by Joe Ray and the Set Design by Donald Eastman. Cast: Evelyn - Margaret Harrington, Evelyn Brown - Aileen Passloff. See Set Design, Donald Eastman Interview.
Dan Wagoner had given Fornes a copy of the diary of Evelyn Brown who had been born 20th May, 1854 in Melvin Village, New Hampshire. She had died 18th November, 1934 and her diary had been published in 1909. |
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