lift

by Heidi Kraay

10-Minute: A woman with terminal cancer takes a last balloon ride up to the troposphere and meets a young albatross who helps her die the way she wants, a gift that will help him earn a mate.

10-Minute: A woman with terminal cancer takes a last balloon ride up to the troposphere and meets a young albatross who helps her die the way she wants, a gift that will help him earn a mate.

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  • Danielle Wirsansky: lift by Heidi Kraay
    “

    lift is a beautifully tender and imaginative exploration of death and acceptance, wrapped in magical realism. Through a unique bond between a terminally ill woman and an albatross, Kraay crafts a poignant, life-affirming journey of release and renewal. A gentle and thought-provoking piece.

    lift is a beautifully tender and imaginative exploration of death and acceptance, wrapped in magical realism. Through a unique bond between a terminally ill woman and an albatross, Kraay crafts a poignant, life-affirming journey of release and renewal. A gentle and thought-provoking piece.

    ”
  • Maximillian Gill: lift by Heidi Kraay
    “

    A lovely parable of acceptance of passing and faith in renewal, all envisioned through graceful magical realism. I can see this being beautifully and imaginatively rendered on stage.

    A lovely parable of acceptance of passing and faith in renewal, all envisioned through graceful magical realism. I can see this being beautifully and imaginatively rendered on stage.

    ”
  • James McLindon: lift by Heidi Kraay
    “

    A delicately beautiful contemplation of dying and death, of how difficult it is to leave this world, and of how the right friend can help one find the way. Just lovely.

    A delicately beautiful contemplation of dying and death, of how difficult it is to leave this world, and of how the right friend can help one find the way. Just lovely.

    ”
Kit, F. 50s: Cancer patient. Tired. Ready.

Kelani, M. 10: A young adult short-tailed albatross looking for a first date.

A flock of cranes.

The cranes may be played by dancers, actors, puppets or depicted by suggestion. If using dancer/actors, they can lift Ruth when she can no longer hold herself up. If using puppets/suggestion, her final flight can be depicted through dance/levels/movement.

Multi-racial casting is supported and encouraged.

Development History

  • Reading, Spark Creative Works, 2021
  • Reading, HomeGrown Theatre, 2019
  • Reading, Couch Surfer Series, 2019

Production History

  • Fringe, Oregon Contemporary Theatre, 2021
  • Community Theater, Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre, 2020

Awards

  • National Short Playwriting Contest
    City Theatre
    Finalist
    2021
  • Maxim Mazumdar New Play Competition
    Alleyway Theatre Inc.
    Finalist
    2020