THE WHOLE IS GREATER
by Ann Timmons
Following job loss and a disappointing success seminar with renowned “empowerment guru” Carmen, Marguerite’s cynicism threatens to overpower her. But, through a chance encounter with Carmen’s working-class mom Shelly, she reconnects with what is truly important. As Marguerite reclaims her own power, she takes down (with a little help from an unexpected ally) the corrupt and selfish Frances Furst who runs City Hall. Along the way, she and Shelly manage to help Carmen see the error of her ways. This seriously funny comic drama explores the space where definitions of “success,” personal faith, matters of justice, and finding your place in the world collide.
- Cast Size: 1M 4W
- RunningTime: 90+ minutes
- Royalty Rate: $75 per performance
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About the Playwright
Ann started in theatre as an actor (M.F.A., University of Illinois) before pivoting to playwriting. She honed her skills at Playwrights’ Horizons Theatre School, who co-produced her one-woman show, “Off the Wall: The Life and Works of Charlotte Perkins Gilman” at the Samuel Becket Theatre Off-Broadway, prior to its 16-year national tour. Ann has received commissions for several plays, most recently “Beyond the Yellow Wallpaper”, from Echo Theatre, Dallas. Other productions include “Becoming Calvin”, Washington, D.C.; “Beyond Shadowlands”, national tour; “The Jamestown Adventure Express””, Virginia tour. “It’s My Party!” premiered at Dallas’ Echo Theatre in 2021 and had its D.C-area premiere with Pipeline Playwrights in 2025. Ann is a member of Actors’ Equity Association, SAG-AFTRA, Dramatists Guild, Honor Roll!, and is a founding producing playwright with Pipeline Playwrights.
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