The Creature

Soon, a biomedically-engineered creature is grown in the body of a research assistant. Soon becomes later, later becomes lifetimes. A speculative epic about care, reproduction, and every wild thing.

Soon, a biomedically-engineered creature is grown in the body of a research assistant. Soon becomes later, later becomes lifetimes. A speculative epic about care, reproduction, and every wild thing.

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The Creature

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  • Asher Wyndham: The Creature

    A Frankenstein of bioethics, Derman's THE CREATURE fantastically and freakishly captures our fears and questions about science now and in the future in a new language and structure for the stage. Makes you really think about whether or not our goals for survival and extending life are worth it if all the examination and extraction results in possible torture and suffering. This play makes imaginative leaps in time and place unlike many plays. A challenge for actors and designers. Check it out.

    A Frankenstein of bioethics, Derman's THE CREATURE fantastically and freakishly captures our fears and questions about science now and in the future in a new language and structure for the stage. Makes you really think about whether or not our goals for survival and extending life are worth it if all the examination and extraction results in possible torture and suffering. This play makes imaginative leaps in time and place unlike many plays. A challenge for actors and designers. Check it out.

  • Sarah Saltwick: The Creature

    What a thrilling play full of unexpected and meaningful evolution. The build and flow of scenes kept me entranced. Would love to see it!!

    What a thrilling play full of unexpected and meaningful evolution. The build and flow of scenes kept me entranced. Would love to see it!!

  • Jan Rosenberg: The Creature

    Daring, disturbing, delightful. I was anticipating each new scene, wondering what was in store next as we follow the Creature and its human (and animal) friends. Chills just thinking about it.

    Daring, disturbing, delightful. I was anticipating each new scene, wondering what was in store next as we follow the Creature and its human (and animal) friends. Chills just thinking about it.

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Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Playwrights Realm, Year 2025
  • Type Workshop, Organization Circle in the Square Theatre School, Year 2024
  • Type Reading, Organization Brown University, Year 2022

Production History

  • Type University, Organization American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Year 2024

Awards

  • Writing Fellowship
    The Playwrights Realm
    Selection
    2024
  • Relentless Award
    American Playwriting Foundation
    Honorable Mention
    2024
  • Kernodle New Play Award
    University of Arkansas
    Winner
    2023
  • Princess Grace Fellowship
    New Dramatists
    Runner Up
    2023
  • Playwrights Conference
    Seven Devils New Play Foundry
    Finalist
    2023
  • Starr Reading Series
    Finalist
    2022