Recess

by Kara Emily Krantz

[TEN MIN] Two children enact on the playground how they imagine life would be like as adults. But perhaps they are merely practicing for the future, and they are destined to spend their lives together.

[TEN MIN] Two children enact on the playground how they imagine life would be like as adults. But perhaps they are merely practicing for the future, and they are destined to spend their lives together.

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Recess

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  • Cam Eickmeyer: Recess

    This play is technically sound with full characters and excellent dialogue, but that’s not the reason for my recommendation. It’s the pure hopeful joy that bubbles to the surface. We can be better than our upbringing and just need people who see that it’s possible.

    This play is technically sound with full characters and excellent dialogue, but that’s not the reason for my recommendation. It’s the pure hopeful joy that bubbles to the surface. We can be better than our upbringing and just need people who see that it’s possible.

  • Ryan Vaughan: Recess

    As someone who works with kids in my career and also writes theatre for children myself, I can't love this piece any more than I do! Frantz writes characters that are realistic and such a sweet endearing play that would bring a smile to any grump's face. And then, when joy overflows socks you with a moment that carries a huge emotional punch. But then finds a way to make everything as ok as it can be right now. I truly love this piece. Brava!

    As someone who works with kids in my career and also writes theatre for children myself, I can't love this piece any more than I do! Frantz writes characters that are realistic and such a sweet endearing play that would bring a smile to any grump's face. And then, when joy overflows socks you with a moment that carries a huge emotional punch. But then finds a way to make everything as ok as it can be right now. I truly love this piece. Brava!

  • Ian Thal: Recess

    Georgina insists that playing house will help her and Lucas prepare for adulthood, but it is also a way for Lucas to work through his feelings of less than perfect role-models and imagine a better future. Krantz' poetic sense captures the imagination of childhood as Georgina and Lucas imagine what colors to paint their rooms and appliances and what their dinners will taste like, as their adult selves reflect on what that play meant to them.

    Georgina insists that playing house will help her and Lucas prepare for adulthood, but it is also a way for Lucas to work through his feelings of less than perfect role-models and imagine a better future. Krantz' poetic sense captures the imagination of childhood as Georgina and Lucas imagine what colors to paint their rooms and appliances and what their dinners will taste like, as their adult selves reflect on what that play meant to them.

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Character Information

Both characters are about (7) seven years of age, played by actors whose ages can range from 12-40.
  • Georgina
    Happy, confident, whimsical girl. She enjoys ordering others around, but with love.
    Character Age
    7
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Lucas
    Generous, kind, curious boy. A great friend.
    Character Age
    7
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Production History

  • Type High School, Organization E.J. King High School, Naval Base, Japan, Year 2020
  • Type University, Organization Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio, Year 2020
  • Type Workshop, Organization Askew Theatre Company, Year 2020
  • Type Community Theater, Organization ACME Theater, Year 2019
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Cannon Theater, MA, Year 2019
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Dover Players, Year 2019
  • Type Professional, Organization Berkshire Playwright's Lab, Great Barrington, MA, Year 2019
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Parish Players, VT, Year 2016
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Singh Theater, Year 2014

Awards

  • People's Choice
    Brisk Theater Festival, Hollywood, CA
    Audience Choice
    2019
  • 10-Minute Play Festival
    Parish Players
    Finalist
    2016
  • 10-Minute Play Festival
    Seoul Players
    Finalist
    2018
  • Best Original One Act
    Singh Theater and Performance Center, Whitinsville, MA
    Winner
    2014