Flesh, Blood, & Glass

by Rachel Bykowski

Introducing “The Strongest Man in the World!” His hands are registered weapons. He can bend steel or punch a hole through a foot of concrete. Anything he grasps doesn’t stand a chance! He was born with this privilege, but now he faces his greatest fear yet: holding a delicate, glass figurine. He won’t leave from his seclusion until he can hold the glass figure. However, if he doesn’t learn soon, he’s going to...

Introducing “The Strongest Man in the World!” His hands are registered weapons. He can bend steel or punch a hole through a foot of concrete. Anything he grasps doesn’t stand a chance! He was born with this privilege, but now he faces his greatest fear yet: holding a delicate, glass figurine. He won’t leave from his seclusion until he can hold the glass figure. However, if he doesn’t learn soon, he’s going to miss the birth of his daughter.

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Flesh, Blood, & Glass

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  • Cheryl Bear: Flesh, Blood, & Glass by Rachel Bykowski
    “

    A fantastic portrayal of a father making peace with the world his daughter is entering into and the privilege he's now concerned with for the first time. Excellent work.

    A fantastic portrayal of a father making peace with the world his daughter is entering into and the privilege he's now concerned with for the first time. Excellent work.

    ”
  • Claudia Haas: Flesh, Blood, & Glass by Rachel Bykowski
    “

    The play beautifully states the fears and anxieties of new parents: babies are flesh and blood, yes. But they are also tiny, super-delicate and maybe made of glass? Love is woven throughout. I loved the sly remarks about a man's strength versus a woman's. The fear of the mistakes that will be made parenting rings so true. So much happens in this short play and it all strikes home and to the heart.

    The play beautifully states the fears and anxieties of new parents: babies are flesh and blood, yes. But they are also tiny, super-delicate and maybe made of glass? Love is woven throughout. I loved the sly remarks about a man's strength versus a woman's. The fear of the mistakes that will be made parenting rings so true. So much happens in this short play and it all strikes home and to the heart.

    ”
  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: Flesh, Blood, & Glass by Rachel Bykowski
    “

    Bykowski has a great sense of storytelling. Here is a wonderful metaphor made flesh! Beautiful language and imagery. And so True!

    Bykowski has a great sense of storytelling. Here is a wonderful metaphor made flesh! Beautiful language and imagery. And so True!

    ”
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Character Information

  • MAN
    Inclusive casting is required. Man and Girl do not need to be the same race/ethnicity.
    30's-50's
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Girl
    Inclusive casting is required. Man and Girl do not need to be the same race/ethnicity.
    Teens - 20's
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman