The Visitor in the Storm: A Theatre Play Adapted from Kate Chopin's Novel

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Adapted from Kate Chopin's novel The Storm, 1898
Title of the Play : The Visitor in the Storm
Synopsis: The play revolves around Kate Chopin’s novel ‘The Storm’. It is about an inevitable
storm that occurs all of a sudden. The storm signifies the arrival of Calixta’s ex-lover. He comes
all of a sudden just like the storm and as he leaves, he shatters Calixta into pieces. She feels
destroyed by the sin she commits in the form of infidelity. The storm consumes and destroys her
whole.
Characters:
Bobinot: A humble, strong, dotting father and loving husband.
Calixta: Bobinot’s wife and Bibi’s mother.
Bibi : Bobinot’s and Calixta’s four year old son (Beer).
Alcee: Calixta’s ex-lover and Clarisse’s husband.
Clarisse: Alcee’s wife.
Scene 1:
Location : Friedheimer's store
Bibi : Father look at the sky. I think it is going to rain.

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Bobinot : (Looking out of the store’s window) Oh yes! Child I think there is a storm coming
tonight. I think it will be better if we stay in until the storm surpasses. Meanwhile, let me by
some shrimps for your mother (goes to buy a can if shrimp) (de Deus Rocha).
Bibi : (Holds the trousers of his father with his little hands and follows).
Scene 2:
Location: Bobinot’s house
(Calixta is busy sewing when suddenly she notices that darkness has engulfed the entire sky and
she starts panicking about her husband and child. She gets up, shuts the windows, and decides to
get back Bibi and Bobinot’s clothes).
(Alcee rides up to the house to Calixta’s amazement. Alcee was her former lover. The storm
seems to approach soon).
Calixta : Hey! Long time huh? How have you been Alcee (Boriçi).
Alcee : Hello. Yeah long time. I’m great. How are you sweet Calixta?
Calixta : I am good too. How is your family?
Alcee: They’re doing well. They’re away at Biloxi.
Calixta : Oh! (She falls short of words. There is an awkward silence between them)
(Calixta looking up at the reproaching storm) Why don’t you come inside Alcee the weather is
too bad. It can rain any minute.
Alcee : Are you sure? (There is hesitation in his voice)