Martha Mann monologue by Kristine Greenaway, from "Shadows in the Nooks: Spirited Women in Theatre"

In this comic monologue, costume designer Martha Mann works hard to convince the artistic director of an opera production to purchase expensive buttons for the choristers' shirts.

This monologue was produced by Alumnae Theatre in Toronto four times in 2024-2025 as part of the anthology of monologues about Canadian women in theatre titled "Shadows in the Nooks: Spirited Women in Theatre."

Length: Monologue (2 pages)
Genre: Comedy, Biography
Suitable for students 12+

Cast size: 1 actor
Female roles: 1