Flat Fish

by Sean Dunnington

After Willy goes missing, his big sister Jill quests to bring him home. Using clues from his left-behind journal, she pieces together a life much darker than she once understood. She needs to find Willy before it's too late!

After Willy goes missing, his big sister Jill quests to bring him home. Using clues from his left-behind journal, she pieces together a life much darker than she once understood. She needs to find Willy before it's too late!

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Flat Fish

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  • Steven Satta: Flat Fish by Sean Dunnington
    “

    A beautiful play - charming and warm-hearted without being sentimental. Sharp, witty dialogue and emotionally rich scenes and monologues. An excellent choice for college theatre programs as all the characters (except the mother) are well within the age-range of an undergraduate actor. Also a very minimal set. I highly recommend!

    A beautiful play - charming and warm-hearted without being sentimental. Sharp, witty dialogue and emotionally rich scenes and monologues. An excellent choice for college theatre programs as all the characters (except the mother) are well within the age-range of an undergraduate actor. Also a very minimal set. I highly recommend!

    ”

Character Information

CLAIRE and MISTY can be played by the same actress.
CLAIRE, MISTY, and LOUIS can be played by the same actor.
  • Willy
    Idealistic, romantic, poetic, kind, vulnerable. Younger brother to Jill and son of Georgia. Fresh out of college and looking for his other half. Willing to do anything for love, believing life is pointless without it. Shares everything with sister and nothing with his mother. Tries to escape his life post-heartbreak.
    Early Adult
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Jill
    Hardworking, bold, independent, strong-willed, humorous. Older sister to Willy and daughter to Georgia. Loves Willy deeply, but doesn’t always make the time to show it. Workaholic. Determined to find Willy’s whereabouts once he’s found missing.
    Early Adult
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Louis
    Charming, playful, impulsive suave, masculine. Pilot. Love interest to Willy. Says what needs to be said to get what he wants. Strives to have full control in every situation. Breaks Willy’s trust and heart because of own selfish desire, but deeply regrets it after.
    Early Adult
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Georgia
    Persistent, protective, fussy, faithful. Mother of Willy and Jill. Has “Mother knows best” philosophy. In denial of Willy’s disappearance. Tries to help her children, but hurts them in the process. Acts from place of love.
    Middle-Age
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Claire
    Self-assured, provocative, experienced, candid, sarcastic. College student. Willy’s first-hookup. Disinterred in commitment. Feminist.
    Early Adult
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Misty
    Relaxed, artistic, mysterious, free spirit. Plays guitar and frequently sings at coffee shops.
    Early Adult
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary

Production History

  • Professional, The Fresh Grind Festival, 2017
  • University, The University of Redlands Artists Collective, 2016