full length · drama

The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts

by J. M. (John Millington) Synge

8 roles (0M / 0F / 8 any) · approx 90–125 minutes · 3 acts

Royalty-free Public domain — free to read, perform, and adapt. No licence needed.

Characters

Martin Doul	lead	134 speeches
Mary Doul	lead	70 speeches
Timmy	lead	67 speeches
Molly Byrne	supporting	40 speeches
Saint	supporting	29 speeches
Bride	minor	7 speeches
Mat Simon	minor	5 speeches
People	minor	3 speeches

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Monologues from this play

Saint monologue (Act 1) — The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts dramatic · ~1 min
Martin Doul monologue (Act 1) — The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts dramatic · ~1 min
Saint monologue (Act 1) — The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts dramatic · ~2 min
Martin Doul monologue (Act 2) — The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts dramatic · ~1 min
Martin Doul monologue (Act 2) — The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts dramatic · ~1 min
Martin Doul monologue (Act 2) — The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts dramatic · ~1 min
Mary Doul monologue (Act 3) — The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts dramatic · ~1 min
Martin Doul monologue (Act 3) — The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts dramatic · ~3 min
Martin Doul monologue (Act 3) — The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts dramatic · ~1 min
Martin Doul monologue (Act 3) — The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts dramatic · ~1 min
Martin Doul monologue (Act 3) — The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts dramatic · ~1 min