The Ordinariness of Everything Else

by Skye Robinson Hillis

FULL-LENGTH: With twenty-five years of a successful open marriage under their belt, Londoners Will and Sadie are inspired to reevaluate their lives and reinvent their own relationship when their son becomes involved in a polyamorous relationship.

FULL-LENGTH: With twenty-five years of a successful open marriage under their belt, Londoners Will and Sadie are inspired to reevaluate their lives and reinvent their own relationship when their son becomes involved in a polyamorous relationship.

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The Ordinariness of Everything Else

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  • Cheryl Bear: The Ordinariness of Everything Else by Skye Robinson Hillis
    “

    A delightful, witty look inside an open marriage that takes us on a roller coaster nothing short of hilarious! Excellent!

    A delightful, witty look inside an open marriage that takes us on a roller coaster nothing short of hilarious! Excellent!

    ”
  • Unicorn Theatre: The Ordinariness of Everything Else by Skye Robinson Hillis
    “

    This play was a SEMIFINALIST for the 2017-2018 In-Progress New Play Reading Series at Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. It is our pleasure to support THE ORDINARINESS OF EVERYTHING ELSE.

    This play was a SEMIFINALIST for the 2017-2018 In-Progress New Play Reading Series at Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. It is our pleasure to support THE ORDINARINESS OF EVERYTHING ELSE.

    ”
  • Brynne Frauenhoffer: The Ordinariness of Everything Else by Skye Robinson Hillis
    “

    This deft exploration of marriage, romantic love, family, and fidelity humanizes polyamory and open marriages, mining these emotional connections to make them more than hot-take issues. The playwright imbues her characters with a rich history through clever, resonant dialogue and breathtaking reveals. The play's blend of humor with deeply personal subjects makes it hilarious, thought-provoking, and compelling. I couldn't stop reading it.

    This deft exploration of marriage, romantic love, family, and fidelity humanizes polyamory and open marriages, mining these emotional connections to make them more than hot-take issues. The playwright imbues her characters with a rich history through clever, resonant dialogue and breathtaking reveals. The play's blend of humor with deeply personal subjects makes it hilarious, thought-provoking, and compelling. I couldn't stop reading it.

    ”

Character Information

  • Will
    50s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Sadie
    50s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Nan
    40s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Danny
    Thirty-four
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Nicky
    Twenty-four
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, The Royal George Theatre, 2013
  • Reading, Columbia College Chicago, 2011

Awards

  • Princess Grace Award
    New Dramatists
    Semi-Finalist
    2019