Synopsis: A beautiful young woman of 20, Anabelle, sees a psychic. She tells Anabelle that she will marry a man who is rich. Throughout her life she has many suitors, including a few she almost marries. Though she falls in love she doesn’t marry them because they aren’t rich. Eventually, in her old age, few suitors approach her. She meets a man named Rich. She falls in love with him, and marries him. She reflects on her wedding day the visit to the psychic so many years ago. She did indeed marry a man “who is Rich.”
Treatment
Act 1:
The story unfolds in a small, picturesque town, with the main action occurring in Anabelle’s charming cottage and the surrounding community. Anabelle, a young woman filled with dreams and aspirations. She seeks guidance from Madame Lorraine, an eccentric psychic known for her accurate predictions . Madame Lorraine predicts that Anabelle will marry a man who is “rich,” sparking a lifelong pursuit for material wealth.
Act 2:
Anabelle’s life is a whirlwind of suitors, all of whom fall short of the financial stability she desires. She comes close to marrying a few, but ultimately walks away in search of a wealthier prospect.
Despite her quest for wealth, Anabelle experiences moments of true love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.
Act 3:
Anabelle ages, and the once-flourishing suitors dwindle away. She lives contentedly in her cottage, surrounded by her beloved cats, finding solace in their companionship.
Unexpectedly, Anabelle encounters Rich, a man whose wealth lies not in his pockets, but in his heart. Their connection is instant, and they begin a tender courtship.
Act 4:
Anabelle and Rich’s love story blossoms, defying the materialistic expectations that once ruled her life. They share moments of laughter, understanding, and profound companionship.
On their wedding day, Anabelle reflects on Madame Lorraine’s prediction from years past. She realizes that she did indeed marry a man “who is Rich” in every sense of the word.
Act 5:
Anabelle and Rich build a life together, creating a home filled with warmth, love, and happiness. Anabelle’s cottage transforms into a sanctuary for both cats and humans alike.
In her older years, Anabelle looks back on her journey with gratitude and a newfound understanding of what true richness means. An older Anabelle sits on her porch, surrounded by her cats, content and at peace. She gazes at a picture of her and Rich, their smiles forever captured in a frame, knowing that love is the truest form of wealth.
