Where America Runs

by Anjali Ramakrishnan

[10-15 MINUTES] A play that is not sponsored but greatly appreciate of Dunkin Donuts, where 16 year old Lia meets with parental figures in her life.

[10-15 MINUTES] A play that is not sponsored but greatly appreciate of Dunkin Donuts, where 16 year old Lia meets with parental figures in her life.

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Where America Runs

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  • Kyr Siegel: Where America Runs by Anjali Ramakrishnan
    “

    Ramakrishnan's writing has a way of drawing an audience member/reader in like no other.
    This play is a beautiful story of what familial love truly means. I fell in love with each character, with their own unique quirks and the way they express their love.
    Exquisite.

    Ramakrishnan's writing has a way of drawing an audience member/reader in like no other.
    This play is a beautiful story of what familial love truly means. I fell in love with each character, with their own unique quirks and the way they express their love.
    Exquisite.

    ”
  • Viraj Shriwardhankar: Where America Runs by Anjali Ramakrishnan
    “

    This short feel-good play is very funny, while also providing some small twists and turns on our expectations of family and love. The characters are very memorable, and exciting to watch grow over the course of the show.

    This short feel-good play is very funny, while also providing some small twists and turns on our expectations of family and love. The characters are very memorable, and exciting to watch grow over the course of the show.

    ”
  • Ella Talerico: Where America Runs by Anjali Ramakrishnan
    “

    A beautiful piece that will bring you to tears, remind you why it is beautiful to be human, and why it is beautiful to be loved. A piece that embraces the complexity of relationship, and truly encapsulates the gift of found families, which is no easy task. Full of love and light, you will be left uplifted and reinvigorated, with a new sense of gratitude for the people you love in your life.

    A beautiful piece that will bring you to tears, remind you why it is beautiful to be human, and why it is beautiful to be loved. A piece that embraces the complexity of relationship, and truly encapsulates the gift of found families, which is no easy task. Full of love and light, you will be left uplifted and reinvigorated, with a new sense of gratitude for the people you love in your life.

    ”
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Character Information

  • LIA
    16
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • ALICIA
    middle-aged
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • JACK
    middle-aged
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary

Production History

  • High School, The Kinkaid School, 2024
  • Workshop, The Elif Collective, 2024
  • Workshop, National Theater Institute, 2022