Grown-Ass Louis

by Bruce Walsh

[Ten-Minute] When Louis was eleven-years-old, he wrote a note to his recently deceased father, tied it to a balloon, and released it to the heavens. But now, even though he's a grown-ass man, he can't stop wondering if his dad ever received the message.

[Ten-Minute] When Louis was eleven-years-old, he wrote a note to his recently deceased father, tied it to a balloon, and released it to the heavens. But now, even though he's a grown-ass man, he can't stop wondering if his dad ever received the message.

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    What a marvel it is to be able to Create such a thought-provoking piece with such a limited amount of time. Walsh's work is certainly going to be used as a inspiration in my own endeavors!

    What a marvel it is to be able to Create such a thought-provoking piece with such a limited amount of time. Walsh's work is certainly going to be used as a inspiration in my own endeavors!

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  • Jerron Camp: Grown-Ass Louis by Bruce Walsh
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    An interesting narrative that doesn't stick to traditional playwriting principles.

    An interesting narrative that doesn't stick to traditional playwriting principles.

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  • Jonathan Schulte: Grown-Ass Louis by Bruce Walsh
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    One of the coolest 10-minutes I've ever read. Really cool and effective use of a different structure and a lovely story.

    One of the coolest 10-minutes I've ever read. Really cool and effective use of a different structure and a lovely story.

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Development History

  • Reading, The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, 2017

Production History

  • University, Trinity Christian College (Chicago, IL), 2020
  • Professional, Actors Theatre of Louisville, 2018

Awards

  • Heideman Award
    Actors Theatre of Louisville
    Winner
    2017
  • The Gary Garrison National Ten-Minute Play Award
    John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
    Winner
    2017