Aurora 2026

Krislyn Moreland

Are You Proud?

A short play

Summary Mariana, the only daughter of a famous fashion designer, tries to create something as beautiful as her late father did. Characters Mariana—a woman with brown hair in her late 20s or early 30s. Daughter of John, head of creativity at his fashion house Narrator—only a voice piped in from above, a manifestation of Mariana’s inner thoughts. A voice that should sound similar to Mariana’s, but not exact Cecily—a woman in her late 40s, very attractive. Second wife of John and stepmother to Mariana. Runs the finances of his fashion house. John (Papa)—only mentioned in memory but has a small speaking role similar to the narrator. Should sound old and wise. Came from an impoverished background and created his fashion house, LeBella, at 20. Handed creativity off to his daughter Mariana on his deathbed. Paramedic 1 & 2—interchangeable. Men in their late 30s in white medic outfits.

Time 1939, Paris, France

Setting The dark grey and dusty interior of a textile factory. We enter at a workbench made from simple wood with fabric scraps and crumpled designs strewn all about. The desk has a sewing

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