Characters
The title of the Narrator
Stage Manager
Who had a wedding in Act 2?
George and Emily
What does Emily learn to appreciate?
The small things in life
Where is the town? (Name and State)
Grover's Corners, New Hampshire
When did Ms. L-T get married?
January 25th, 2026
Where did Mrs. Vento get married?
Hawaii
Who is in the Gibbs family? (Must name ALL)
Dr. Frank Gibbs, Julia Gibbs, George Gibbs, Rebecca Gibbs
In Act 1, what is an item that will be put in the town's cornerstone (time capsule)?
A Bible, copy of the Constitution, copy of Shakespeare's plays
What is the theme showcased by the various relationships in the play (friends, couples, family)?
The importance of community
Who gives us the history of the town?
Professor Willard
Where did Ms. L-T go to college?
UMass Amherst
What is Mrs. Vento's favorite show?
Bob's Burgers
Who is in the Webb family? (Must name ALL)
Mr. Charles Webb, Mrs. Myrtle Webb, Emily Webb, Wally Webb
In Act 3, who's funeral is being attended?
Emily
What concept is referenced throughout the play?
The stages of life
What did Emily and George drink on their way home from school?
Strawberry icecream sodas
What instruments does Ms. L-T play? (Must name BOTH)
French horn and trumpet
What university is Mrs. Vento getting her Master's degree from?
Bridgewater State University
Who is the town drunk?
Simon Stinson
How much time has passed between Act 2 and Act 3?
Nine years
What is the theme expressed through Howie Newsome delivering milk and a Crowell boy delivering papers in EACH of the three acts?
Stability can often lead to indifference
Who is already buried at the cemetery? (Four people)
Mrs. Gibbs, Simon Stimson, Mrs. Soames, Wally Webb
How many tattoos does Ms. L-T have?
Eight
How long does it take Mrs. Vento to get to work? (in minutes)
56 minutes
Who gets married at the beginning?
Miss Foster the schoolteacher
What event does Emily revisit?
Her 12th birthday
What theme is controlled by the Stage Manager?
The Manipulation of Time
Who was born at the beginning of the play?
"Pair of twins over to Mrs. Goruslawski's." (10)
What was Ms. L-T's first job?
Kmart
What color is Mrs. Vento's car?
White