elephants

TEN MINUTES: Sue has lived with her Aunt Jeanie since her mother disappeared when she was a little girl. With the aid of her vivid imagination, Sue holds a special communion with her absent mother. But where did her mother go? And when will she come back?

TEN MINUTES: Sue has lived with her Aunt Jeanie since her mother disappeared when she was a little girl. With the aid of her vivid imagination, Sue holds a special communion with her absent mother. But where did her mother go? And when will she come back?

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  • Shaun Leisher: elephants

    What a great short play about that gives a glimpse of what it's like to live and care for someone with autism. I really loved the motif of the elephants and rhythmic pounding. This play felt so specific which make it all the more universal. We all know what it can be like to be misunderstood. We all know what it's like to not be seen for who we really are. The ending really moved me. I hope this piece inspires more playwrights to craft authentic plays about people living with autism.

    What a great short play about that gives a glimpse of what it's like to live and care for someone with autism. I really loved the motif of the elephants and rhythmic pounding. This play felt so specific which make it all the more universal. We all know what it can be like to be misunderstood. We all know what it's like to not be seen for who we really are. The ending really moved me. I hope this piece inspires more playwrights to craft authentic plays about people living with autism.

  • Claudia Haas: elephants

    Stunning imagery coupled with truths and sweet-toughness. The imagery strengthens characters and brings us to a tough finish line that may be inevitable but is challenging. A gorgeous piece of theatre that will resonate when produced. So., produce it.

    Stunning imagery coupled with truths and sweet-toughness. The imagery strengthens characters and brings us to a tough finish line that may be inevitable but is challenging. A gorgeous piece of theatre that will resonate when produced. So., produce it.

  • Jude Stivers: elephants

    My Little Brother is autistic. I have to say the playwright captured the experience of having someone in your life with autism very eloquently. There is a degree of subtlety to this play that is awe inspiring.

    My Little Brother is autistic. I have to say the playwright captured the experience of having someone in your life with autism very eloquently. There is a degree of subtlety to this play that is awe inspiring.

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Lily: she/her, 12-13, Autistic
Jeanie: she/her, 30s, neurotypical; Lily's aunt
Mother: she/her, 40s, neurotypical; Lily's mother
+Lily must be played by an Autistic performer

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Hope Road Youth and Community Theatre, Year 2016
  • Type Reading, Organization SHEatre Cincinnati Women's Theatre, Year 2016
  • Type Reading, Organization In The Water Theatre Company, Year 2016
  • Type Reading, Organization PNWF Original Play Readings, Year 2016
  • Type Workshop, Organization Lee University Theatre, Year 2010

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization BareWire Theatre Podcast, Year 2017
  • Type University, Organization Lake Sumter State College, Year 2017
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Carrollwood Players, Year 2016
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Theatre Workshop of Owensboro, Year 2016
  • Type Workshop, Organization Bardstown Theatre Ten-Tucky Festival, Year 2016
  • Type Workshop, Organization InspiraTO Festival, Year 2011
  • Type Workshop, Organization Third Course: Theatre, Year 2010

Awards

  • Kentucky Writers Fellowship
    Baltic Writing Residencies
    Finalist
    2018
  • Judges Choice Award
    InspiraTO Festival
    Judges' Choice
    2011