In lieu of flowers ... by Jean-Pierre Martinez
In lieu of flowers is a contemporary comedy by Jean-Pierre Martinez for 5 characters.
Stanley’s cremation is scheduled for 3:35 PM precisely. Only a handful of close relatives are attending the ceremony since the dearly departed left few cherished memories. But, as they say, authors live on through their work. And this funeral may just turn out to be Stanley’s greatest comedy …
Original title in French: Sans fleur ni couronne
English translation by the author
Cast: 5 characters
Here, in a version for one man and four women,but all roles can be performed by men or women.
Possible castings: 5F, 1M/4F, 2M/3F, 3M/2F, 4M/1F, 5M
A play written in September 2014
A play created in Caveirac, the 27th of June 2015
Translation in Spanish: : Sin flores ni coronas (translation by the author)
Translation in Portuguese : Sem flores nem coroas (translation by the author)
In lieu of flowers, the songs
English version
French version
Spanish version
Lyrics and music: Jean-Pierre Martinez
These songs may be used, without obligation, as part of a stage production, upon simple request to the author and without any additional fees.
The audio file is available upon request, subject to prior authorization from the author for the use of the play’s text.