Cecily

Gillian Plowman

[One Act 2009]

Cecily, destined to spend her life in a wheelchair following an accident, is the center of the universe for Sheila (her mother) and Ellen (Sheila’s sister). On this particular afternoon when Ellen comes to visit, the conversation between the sisters is laced with frustration over their relationship and their different viewpoints of handing the physically and mentally affected Cecily. As their emotions heighten, we are caught in the passion of the family dreams and family secrets that they share the most heartbreaking of all concerning Cecily.