When Hannah agrees to a little weekend getaway to one of the Gulf Islands with her husband David, she has no idea what lies in wait. From past lives to deals with the devil Lesser Demons takes a comic look at some serious subjects: family, love, creativity, forgiveness, spirituality and a few demons like ambition and greed along the way. This play delves into the importance of creativity - how it feeds and nurtures our heart, mind, body and soul and the consequences of ignoring the creative spirit.
Developed through Playwrights Theatre Centre in Vancouver, and has been read as part of a professionally produced readings series.
Keywords: strong female lead, art, creativity, creative, angel, demon, devil, spirit, spirituality, soul, sisters, reincarnation, past live, Gulf Islands, comedy
Genre: Comedy
Acts: 2
Acts: 2
Run time: 115 minutes
Content note: Contains references to swearing, drinking, smoking
Content note: Contains references to swearing, drinking, smoking
Cast size: 8 actors
Male roles: 3
Female roles: 5
Casting note: One role can be doubled ("David" and "a Temp"). "Hannah" is 40 - 45. "Sylvia" and "Sophy" can be the same age - 45 - 75. "Morty" is 45 -75 as well.
Casting note: One role can be doubled ("David" and "a Temp"). "Hannah" is 40 - 45. "Sylvia" and "Sophy" can be the same age - 45 - 75. "Morty" is 45 -75 as well.