The Insanity of Mary Girard

The Insanity of Mary Girard is the real-life story of a Philadelphia woman who spent the last 25 years of her life in a mental institution. In 1790, Mary Girard is committed to an asylum. After she became pregnant by another man, her husband had her declared legally insane. Now, she sits in a chair as the "furies" dance around and impersonate people from her past. By the end of this haunting and highly theatrical piece, Mary has grown rather convincingly into her diagnosis.

Author: Lanie Robertson
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Concord Theatricals
Published: 10/24/2013
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.14lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.11d
ISBN: 9780573622274