Publisher's Synopsis
In 1965, unmarried pregnant women were 'sent away' to deliver babies in secret, put them up for adoption, and tell not a soul. Where did these women go? They went to Watermelon Hill. This is the heartbreaking, hilarious, and hard-to-believe story of three such unwed mothers and the nuns, priests, social workers, doctors, parents, and 'unwed fathers' who made it all possible.
"Watermelon Hill is a gem of a play, one that speaks to women's experiences with humor, intelligence, and compassion."-Broadwayworld.com "Provocative, moving script...Deftly mixes in social commentary with humor and entertainment."
-City Pages "Coyle's sharp wit enlivens her relentless jabs at the society that made Watermelon Hill feel like a necessary evil."
-Minneapolis Star Tribune Full-length drama, 80-100 minutes for a minimum cast of 4 females and 1 male or a maximum cast of up to 16 females and 13 males. Set can be spare or elaborate.
