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Lady Diogenes of the Shadow

Three retired ladies candidly discuss their eccentric neighbor over morning coffee. Is she mentally ill but legally sane or vice versa. Who is ultimately responsible for her well-being? An unfortunate "slice-o-life' in Americana today. You decide. (Dark comedy overtones) (A short play/teleplay)

Script Excerpt
Written by:
Format:
Short Screenplay
Genres:
Budget:
Micro
Starring Roles For:
Kathy Bates, Annette Bening
Julie Kavner
Tracy Ullman
In the Vein Of:
Beyond Hoarding/Hoarders
Living in Squalor-Nightmare Tenants-Slum Landlords
Diogenes Syndrome-Living In Squalor-What is it?
Posted:
03/07/2025
Updated:
04/27/2025
Author Bio:
Micheline is a freelance writer and a produced playwright. (Dominican University, Marin County, CA.) She's a skilled comedic improvisor. She has performed stand-up comedy on both the East and West Coasts. "I love to create comedic satire because I can't think of anything else better to do." She's had numerous articles published in various publications. One was in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series (2017) where she described her encounter on meeting Robin Williams in the 1990's.

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