Lady Maureen Gilpin: "Piggie". She is an eccentric woman with a large circle of friends and
acquaintances whom she attempts to stay connected with at all times. She is in her 30's.
Peter Gilpin: Piggie's husban. He "Reeks of the navy" and is preparing to be shipped off to sea in
the coming days.
Walters: A Parlor maid of the Gilpin's residence.
Alastair Corbett: "Ally". A fellow naval man.
Mr. Fred Wadhurst: He is a middle-aged man who follows his wife where ever she goes with no
degree of disapproval. A house guest.
Mrs. Wadhurt: A nervous, middle-aged woman visiting the Gilpin's on her way to the theater with
her husband.
Mr. Burnham: A quiet young man who stops by the Gilpin's home. He is overshadowed by the chaos.
Claire Wedderburn: A well-dressed, middle-aged woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid
to voice what's on her mind.
"Bogey" Gosling: A Major in the Marines, in his 30's.
PLOT SUMMARY:
Setting: Drawing room of the Gilpin's flat in London. 6pm.
The entirety of this one-act occurs in the parlor room of the Gilpin's home. Piggie, an avid traveler and socialite, is constantly entertaining people -- she never rests, which soon becomes confusing and, perhaps, chaotic. A phone continues to ring as the room begins to fill up with more and more guests, forcing Piggie to attend to both the people in her home and the people on the receiver. This play's relevance lies in the idea that we can not give our undivided attention in a world where we are connected to everyone. The comedy lies in the chaos and Piggie's inability to recall who is who.
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