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Bonnie Fairbanks performing the role of “Maria” in the original production of Dark Tales Told on a Cold Autumn Eve.
The Witch of Wellfleet
A monologue / a tale / female actor
By Jim Dalglish
The Witch of Wellfleet tells the story of a mysterious woman who leaves her home on the craggy shores of Scotland to find her destiny on the far side of the world. This retelling of the tale of Goody Hallett, the notorious pirate Black Sam Bellamy, and their bastard child offers a fresh take on a famous Cape Cod legend.
“She came from the north coast of Scotland, where the water is cold and the herring swim so thick they block out the sun. And while the water so far north is so very cold, her people had adapted to their remote home in ways that would alarm those unfamiliar with the Gaelic tales that have been told since the beginning of time.”
Character:
Woman - A marvelous storyteller who loves the tale she tells
Setting:
Place - Wherever people want to hear a well-told tale - preferably next to a warm fire set in the hearth of an old tavern on Cape Cod.
Time - The next time you allow yourself a moment to realize that the history of a place is only alive as long as there is someone to tell it.
Length:
12 - 14 minutes
Production History:
An earlier version of this play was performed as an ensemble component of Dark Tales Told on a Cold Autumn Eve at Cotuit Center for the Arts, October 11 - 28, 2018
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