Empathy

by Rachel Luann Strayer

TEN-MINUTE PLAY. In the wake of terrible news, Imogen can't understand why her husband continues to open and close their refrigerator door while refusing to eat anything, why he won't shower or pick up a knife, or why he shudders when the water turns on. If she learns the truth, will she empathize with what he's suffering? And is that what she really wants? First commissioned and performed by Gaslight Theatre...

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Empathy

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Michael Aman: Empathy by Rachel Luann Strayer

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The play shows a consistency of tone through creating a tense through-line from the first moment to the last. I highly recommend it.

The play shows a consistency of tone through creating a tense through-line from the first moment to the last. I highly recommend it.

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Character Information

Two "masked men" are described in the stage directions, but the actions can be performed by any person of any gender. It is also possible to have only one masked assailant instead of two.

Bud

Character Age

20+

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Male / Male Identifying
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Male
Masked Assailant(s)

Character Age

18+

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any gender
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
Mark

Character Age

40-69

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Male / Male Identifying
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Male
Imogen

Character Age

40-69

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female / Female Identifying
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female

Production History

Type Community Theater, Organization Gaslight Theatre Company, Year 2012