Finally Okay

Finally Okay is a short play that is set at Bailee Mae Porter's funeral. We open with a preacher, asking Bailee's loved ones to share any fond memories they have of her. As friends and family share precious stories of their time with her, pantomimed scenes on another part of the stage give us a glimpse into Bailee's life. As the show progresses, we learn that Bailee took her own life after months of struggling with mental illness, and that, though many people noticed she wasn't herself, no one saw what was to come. To close the service, a moment of silence is held, during which Bailee speaks directly to the audience from beyond the grave about the last moments of her life, giving insight into her decision and reminding them that it is okay to not be okay and that asking for help is one of the bravest things one can do.

Run Time is about 20 minutes.

CAST OF CHARACTERS
BAILEE: Teenager (about 17), female an angel, committed suicide
PREACHER: Older man, conducting funeral service
KENNEDY: Young adult in early twenties, female, knew Bailee from speech and debate class
MR. STEELE: Middle-aged Honors English teacher, male, thought of Bailee as a daughter
KYLE: Teenage boy (about 17), best friends with Bailee, has a secret crush on her
GABBY: Teenager (about 16), female, Bailee's cousin, good friends with her
MAN and WOMAN: Non-speaking parts; acts as all people in the background
NOTE: Cast size is flexible and can be altered at the director's discretion. Written for 4F 4M, can be as little as 3F 2M and as many as 6F 6M