Under

by Rachel Teagle

As Celeste commiserates with her neighbor about her moody teenage daughter, the ground splits open and enormous warrior moles emerge to kidnap them below the earth. Bonds are forged, loyalties are tested, and connections spark as everyone learns to look beneath the surface. An exploration of humanity, empathy, friendship and monsters.

As Celeste commiserates with her neighbor about her moody teenage daughter, the ground splits open and enormous warrior moles emerge to kidnap them below the earth. Bonds are forged, loyalties are tested, and connections spark as everyone learns to look beneath the surface. An exploration of humanity, empathy, friendship and monsters.

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Under

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  • Cheryl Bear: Under

    A fantastic adventure that is full of magic and teaches valuable lessons about empathy and connection. Excellent!

    A fantastic adventure that is full of magic and teaches valuable lessons about empathy and connection. Excellent!

  • Heather Meyer: Under

    I saw this play at a development reading and was delighted in the magic of this not-so-different from our world. It's a fun and caring script and each of the six roles has a solid payoff.

    I saw this play at a development reading and was delighted in the magic of this not-so-different from our world. It's a fun and caring script and each of the six roles has a solid payoff.

Character Information

Note: Moleperson pronouns are used largely out of convenience and the Author doesn't particularly care about the gender of the actors playing them.
  • Celeste
    A mother on the brink of losing her daughter
    Character Age
    late 30s-40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    She/her
  • Mrs. Wing
    Celeste's neighbor. An avid gardener and bad movie watcher.
    Character Age
    60s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Taiwanese American
    Character Gender Identity
    She/her
  • Molligan
    An eager scribe. Moleperson, younger.
    Character Age
    Adult
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any
  • Moltimer
    King of Subductia. Moleperson, older.
    Also PODCAST, RADIO
    Character Age
    Adult
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    he/him
  • Mollette
    King of Subductia. Moleperson, older.
    Also PODCAST, RADIO
    Character Age
    Teens
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    She/her
  • Rita
    Celeste's daughter. Plays bassoon, struggling to find herself.
    Character Age
    Teens
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    She/her

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization New Leaf New Play Development Series, Year 2019