Would You Like Help With That? *A Zoom Play*

by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn

Mel is trying very hard to understand the technology needed to communicate in this socially distant world. Luckily, virtual assistant Annie Key is there to help! Can Mel, an isolated senior with memory issues reach out and communicate with son Chip? And does Chip even know how to respond to a parent who isn't quite the same anymore?
*12 PAGES*

Mel is trying very hard to understand the technology needed to communicate in this socially distant world. Luckily, virtual assistant Annie Key is there to help! Can Mel, an isolated senior with memory issues reach out and communicate with son Chip? And does Chip even know how to respond to a parent who isn't quite the same anymore?
*12 PAGES*

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Would You Like Help With That? *A Zoom Play*

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  • Morey Norkin: Would You Like Help With That? *A Zoom Play* by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
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    This is a tender and moving story of an aging parent and their conflicted adult son. The soothing, non-judgmental voice of reason, encouragement, and compassion in the form of a virtual assistant, is such a nice touch. “Would You Like Help With That?” is written as a Zoom play, and it is perfect for that format. I’m sure a theater with the technical know how and a creative director could also make this a compelling piece for the stage!

    This is a tender and moving story of an aging parent and their conflicted adult son. The soothing, non-judgmental voice of reason, encouragement, and compassion in the form of a virtual assistant, is such a nice touch. “Would You Like Help With That?” is written as a Zoom play, and it is perfect for that format. I’m sure a theater with the technical know how and a creative director could also make this a compelling piece for the stage!

    ”
  • Maggie Gallant: Would You Like Help With That? *A Zoom Play* by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
    “

    Absolutely loved this clever and touching piece. The line 'Those old files are inaccessible' brought a lump to my throat. Working in a memory care environment I've had those conversations with people many times over and used very similar analogies. Floyd-Priskorn touches on so much within a few pages - the isolation wrought by Covid, family guilt, memory fragments. The turns and revelations are made with such a delicate and skilled hand. Wonderful.

    Absolutely loved this clever and touching piece. The line 'Those old files are inaccessible' brought a lump to my throat. Working in a memory care environment I've had those conversations with people many times over and used very similar analogies. Floyd-Priskorn touches on so much within a few pages - the isolation wrought by Covid, family guilt, memory fragments. The turns and revelations are made with such a delicate and skilled hand. Wonderful.

    ”
  • Rachel Feeny-Williams: Would You Like Help With That? *A Zoom Play* by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
    “

    What started out as a whimsical and a amusing anecdote about an elderly person trying to get to grips with technology quickly tugs on your heart strings as it explores the characters regrets, doubts and dreams in addition to their relationship with each other. Jacquelyn really has put everything into this piece and it is truly beautiful.

    What started out as a whimsical and a amusing anecdote about an elderly person trying to get to grips with technology quickly tugs on your heart strings as it explores the characters regrets, doubts and dreams in addition to their relationship with each other. Jacquelyn really has put everything into this piece and it is truly beautiful.

    ”
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Production History

  • Professional, Rainy Day Artistic Collective Virtual Performance, 2024