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In this funny little play, a dedicated feminist named Adele leads three other women on a
mountain-climbing expedition. They are to be the first women who have actually reached the top. They
camp in an open space while their Indian helper, an old woman who has reached the site by a hiking
trail, prepares for the evening meal. The climbers' excitement provides a humorous insight into human
frailty. Ultimately, however, they must face the fact they were not the "first" after all. The Indian
woman and her mother accomplished the feat long ago and considered it no big thing. Outraged, defeated
and a little wiser, the climbers decide they must "find another mountain." Oh, yes, someone does fall
off the mountain—only to return in the play's hilarious climax. An interesting lesson in
humanity and humility for all ages. Excellent for contests with a bare stage and typical clothing for
climbing. First on the Rope was developed from a work-in-progress at the Playwright's Unit of
the Los Angeles Actors Theatre and performed at the Los Angeles Actors Theatre Half Stage.
Other Kelly originals: Everything's Jim Dandy,
Lalapalooza Bird, Lantern in the Wind
Plays with Native American content: A*B*C*, Bird
Boy, Don Coyote, The Song of Hiawatha,
Talking Leaves
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