AN APPRECIATION

by Steven G. Martin

TEN-MINUTE EXISTENCE IS BEAUTIFUL PLAY. Jaded, conniving, bored spectators have little interest in discussing art prior to the unveiling of a new work. When they see the new piece, however, they are stunned by the beauty before them.

TEN-MINUTE EXISTENCE IS BEAUTIFUL PLAY. Jaded, conniving, bored spectators have little interest in discussing art prior to the unveiling of a new work. When they see the new piece, however, they are stunned by the beauty before them.

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AN APPRECIATION

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  • Dan West: AN APPRECIATION by Steven G. Martin
    “

    Art, at is best, serves as a mirror for society; reflecting back the complexities of the human experience, commenting on society, and leading us on a journey towards self discovery. Steven G. Martins short immersive play “An Appreciation” does all this and more in a mere 10-minutes. Bravo, sir. A trip to the gallery well spent.

    Art, at is best, serves as a mirror for society; reflecting back the complexities of the human experience, commenting on society, and leading us on a journey towards self discovery. Steven G. Martins short immersive play “An Appreciation” does all this and more in a mere 10-minutes. Bravo, sir. A trip to the gallery well spent.

    ”
  • Mathew Green: AN APPRECIATION by Steven G. Martin
    “

    Like any work of art, there are a few ways to look at this play. It's well-crafted and clever, sure, but it's also dense and layered. And the big reveal, when it comes, is something that I can only imagine as a living, breathing MOMENT that an audience will sit with and take home with them and keep forever. Lovely work.

    Like any work of art, there are a few ways to look at this play. It's well-crafted and clever, sure, but it's also dense and layered. And the big reveal, when it comes, is something that I can only imagine as a living, breathing MOMENT that an audience will sit with and take home with them and keep forever. Lovely work.

    ”
  • Morey Norkin: AN APPRECIATION by Steven G. Martin
    “

    A truly beautiful work of art. Steven G. Martin has come up with an ingenious concept for incorporating the audience in a completely immersive experience. I can’t help but imagine myself as an audience member, wondering what my unique contribution is and how it adds to the whole. And maybe that’s the point. How wonderful.

    A truly beautiful work of art. Steven G. Martin has come up with an ingenious concept for incorporating the audience in a completely immersive experience. I can’t help but imagine myself as an audience member, wondering what my unique contribution is and how it adds to the whole. And maybe that’s the point. How wonderful.

    ”
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Character Information

  • The Creator
    Quietly assured and confident.
    Any age
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • The Curator
    Nervous about the event, but mostly hides it well.
    40s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • First Politician
    Media savvy and politically savvy.
    50s or 60s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Second Politician
    Newer to politics than FIRST POLITICIAN, but ready to make her mark.
    40s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • First Wealthy Patron
    Married, but not to SECOND WEALTHY PATRON
    50s or 60s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Second Wealthy Patron
    Married, but not to FIRST WEALTHY PATRON.
    40s or 50s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • First Critic
    Print journalist. Unimpressed. Friendly rival of SECOND CRITIC.
    Late 20s to early 30s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Second Critic
    Print journalist. Openminded. Friendly rival of FIRST CRITIC
    Late 20s to early 30s.
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • First Intern
    Earnest, eager.
    Early 20s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Second Intern
    Relaxed, jaded.
    Early 20s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Intense Young Artist
    Early 20s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Photographer
    30s
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
  • Other Patrons
    30s and older
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+

Production History

  • Community Theater, 10-Minute Play Festival, Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette; Lafayette, IN, 2021