Hand in Unlovable Hand

By Allyson Whipple

A woman goes to visit her long-estranged husband in an attempt to obtain closure. As they discuss what went wrong in their marriage and the changes that have occurred in their lives since then, they fall back into their unhealthy and abusive patterns. This play first premiered at Frontera Fest at Hyde Park Theatre in Austin, Texas, on January 21st, 2014.

Note: This play contains mature themes and is not suitable for all audiences.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Allyson Whipple
• Release date: Feb 4, 2014

Allyson Whipple

Allyson Whipple is the director of the Austin Feminist Poetry Festival, and author of the chapbook We’re Smaller Than We Think We Are (Finishing Line Press).Her work has appeared in a number of print and online periodicals. Allyson is also active in the Austin Poetry Society and teaches at Austin Community College. You can read more about her work at http://allysonmwhipple.com.

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Hand in Unlovable Hand

A One-Act Play

by Allyson Whipple

Copyright © 2014 by Allyson Whipple

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About the Production

Hand in Unlovable Hand was first presented at Frontera Fest at Hyde Park Theatre on January 21st, 2014, with the following cast:

HUSBAND Steven Brandt

WIFE Liz Roak

NURSE Allyson Whipple

Directed by Allyson Whipple

Note: This play contains mature themes and is not suitable for all audiences.

About the Author

Allyson Whipple is the director of the Austin