Fishing

by Hilary Bluestein-Lyons

10-MINUTE: A woman takes her kid fishing at a local pond.

10-MINUTE: A woman takes her kid fishing at a local pond.

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Fishing

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  • Michele Miller: Fishing

    A short and sweet vignette about a mother and son relationship that is both real and loving and like the pond itself, calm but with much life hidden under the surface.

    A short and sweet vignette about a mother and son relationship that is both real and loving and like the pond itself, calm but with much life hidden under the surface.

  • Aly Kantor: Fishing

    This play is a sweet, gentle moment of zen between parent and child. On its surface, it's as placid as the pond at the center of the story, but as the two chat, hidden depths are revealed. There is clearly more going on in the world of these characters than we're privy to. There is a very tangible sense of sadness and nostalgia - but also hope for the future. I appreciated that the "kid" character's dialogue was child-like but not condescending. This was written by someone who knows and loves children... and will speak to audiences that do, too.

    This play is a sweet, gentle moment of zen between parent and child. On its surface, it's as placid as the pond at the center of the story, but as the two chat, hidden depths are revealed. There is clearly more going on in the world of these characters than we're privy to. There is a very tangible sense of sadness and nostalgia - but also hope for the future. I appreciated that the "kid" character's dialogue was child-like but not condescending. This was written by someone who knows and loves children... and will speak to audiences that do, too.

  • Cheryl Bear: Fishing

    A moving and sweet look at parenting as a mother with a great deal of love for her child. Well done.

    A moving and sweet look at parenting as a mother with a great deal of love for her child. Well done.

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Character Information

  • Mom
    Character Age
    30s-50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
  • Kid
    Character Age
    10ish
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any gender