Catching Lemons

by Michael Pisaturo

TEN-MINUTE: Matthew has been in the closet for as long as he can remember, but when his grandmother's dementia takes a turn for the worse, he realizes how little time he has left to tell her what he has never told anyone before.

TEN-MINUTE: Matthew has been in the closet for as long as he can remember, but when his grandmother's dementia takes a turn for the worse, he realizes how little time he has left to tell her what he has never told anyone before.

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Catching Lemons

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  • Paul Donnelly: Catching Lemons by Michael Pisaturo
    “

    Matthew's struggle is familiar, yet sympathetic and ultimately moving. His relationship with his grandmother is touching and the final reveal about that relationship is shattering. The last beat transports us to the realm of the truly magical.

    Matthew's struggle is familiar, yet sympathetic and ultimately moving. His relationship with his grandmother is touching and the final reveal about that relationship is shattering. The last beat transports us to the realm of the truly magical.

    ”
  • Stephen Kaplan: Catching Lemons by Michael Pisaturo
    “

    We included this play in our high school senior-directed one-act festival and it brought the audience to tears. A beautifully rendered and crafted short piece with two great roles for strong actors. A great addition in our evening of one-acts.

    We included this play in our high school senior-directed one-act festival and it brought the audience to tears. A beautifully rendered and crafted short piece with two great roles for strong actors. A great addition in our evening of one-acts.

    ”
  • Jackie Martin: Catching Lemons by Michael Pisaturo
    “

    A really lovely and engaging story right from the start. Matthew's relationship with his grandmother is familiar, realistic, and heartbreaking. The ending makes it unforgettable.

    A really lovely and engaging story right from the start. Matthew's relationship with his grandmother is familiar, realistic, and heartbreaking. The ending makes it unforgettable.

    ”
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Development History

  • Reading, 38th Annual William Inge Theater Festival New Play Lab, 2019

Production History

  • Community Theater, 2020
  • Community Theater, DK Delight Productions, 2019
  • Community Theater, St. Botolph's Club Festival, 2019
  • Community Theater, The Q Collective Coming Out Play Festival, 2019
  • Professional, Boston Theater Marathon XXI, 2019

Awards

  • The Best Ten Minute Plays
    Smith & Kraus
    Selection
    2024