No Cure For Cancer

by David Hansen

An inquisitive young man and a troubled mother meet in a medical library. Diagnoses are made, and a cure is sought.

An inquisitive young man and a troubled mother meet in a medical library. Diagnoses are made, and a cure is sought.

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No Cure For Cancer

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  • Cheryl Bear: No Cure For Cancer

    A powerful play that makes you reexamine cancer and what the definition is of it. Is there really no cure?

    A powerful play that makes you reexamine cancer and what the definition is of it. Is there really no cure?

  • Rey Dabalsa: No Cure For Cancer

    Powerful play with succinct word-play about a topic that is difficult to tackle (cancer). Two characters from very different backgrounds attempt to make sense of life through what one is reading and the other is experiencing. The two characters clash, but it is evident that the reason for their confrontation is not such much their dislike for one another, but their frustration at what's happening in their lives at that moment. Quite a psychological piece and one that would be perfect for two strong actors. Awesome!

    Powerful play with succinct word-play about a topic that is difficult to tackle (cancer). Two characters from very different backgrounds attempt to make sense of life through what one is reading and the other is experiencing. The two characters clash, but it is evident that the reason for their confrontation is not such much their dislike for one another, but their frustration at what's happening in their lives at that moment. Quite a psychological piece and one that would be perfect for two strong actors. Awesome!

  • Stephen Graff: No Cure For Cancer

    David Hansen has written a piece that seems, at first glance, to be a conversation between grief and cold logic, but then the woman’s personal story about her own loss and of the doctor’s dismissive approach to her son gives dramatic, emotional clarity to the discussion at the beginning about specimens in jars. This short but dramatically powerful play builds to a pitch-perfect ending.

    David Hansen has written a piece that seems, at first glance, to be a conversation between grief and cold logic, but then the woman’s personal story about her own loss and of the doctor’s dismissive approach to her son gives dramatic, emotional clarity to the discussion at the beginning about specimens in jars. This short but dramatically powerful play builds to a pitch-perfect ending.

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Character Information

  • He
    A confident student.
    Character Age
    Late 20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • She
    A nervous parent.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Jewish
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, Year 2017