The Death of Pollyanna

Written By: Veralyn Warkentin

Synopsis: Set in a Canadian city in 2013 before the introduction of Medical Assistance in Dying (M.A.I.D.) in 2016, friends and family reflect on a woman's choice to end her life by medically assisted suicide.
 

History: The Death of Pollyanna won second place in the Winnipeg Mennonite Theatre’s 2013 Playwriting Competition. Originally written for the stage, the script was produced by Winnipeg Mennonite Theatre as a radio play/podcast and available on-line during the COVID pandemic in October 2021.

Availability: Please email the playwright at veralyn@shaw.ca

Running Time (mins): 20-45

Cast: 1M / 3F

Genres: Drama