Awesome Possum

by Elizabeth A. M. Keel

TEN MINUTE PLAY: Amy, a vet tech who frequently rescues animals that would otherwise be hopeless causes, is joined by her boss Dr. Roman after hours in the clinic. She’s brought in a new creature for them to look at, which might be just the thing to free them from their grief.

Published in The Best Short Plays of 2023 from Smith & Kraus.

TEN MINUTE PLAY: Amy, a vet tech who frequently rescues animals that would otherwise be hopeless causes, is joined by her boss Dr. Roman after hours in the clinic. She’s brought in a new creature for them to look at, which might be just the thing to free them from their grief.

Published in The Best Short Plays of 2023 from Smith & Kraus.

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  • Evan Baughfman: Awesome Possum by Elizabeth A. M. Keel
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    A stellar ‘creature feature,’ though one that isn’t played for scares. We don’t even get to see what’s in the box, but we get a sense of what it is through excellent dialogue and well-timed sound f/x. And the story’s human characters display a great deal of emotional depth, which is especially impressive given that this is essentially a very short script!

    A stellar ‘creature feature,’ though one that isn’t played for scares. We don’t even get to see what’s in the box, but we get a sense of what it is through excellent dialogue and well-timed sound f/x. And the story’s human characters display a great deal of emotional depth, which is especially impressive given that this is essentially a very short script!

    ”
  • John Medlin: Awesome Possum by Elizabeth A. M. Keel
    “

    This play is an excellent premise delivered expertly. Elizabeth Keel peels back the world of this world slowly letting us fall in love with the two leads. There is a heart beating in the core of this play that gives it such life. Really wonderful writing.

    This play is an excellent premise delivered expertly. Elizabeth Keel peels back the world of this world slowly letting us fall in love with the two leads. There is a heart beating in the core of this play that gives it such life. Really wonderful writing.

    ”
  • Michael C. O'Day: Awesome Possum by Elizabeth A. M. Keel
    “

    You know those stories about angels coming down to help us out at our lowest point? Ever wonder about how much cooler those stories would be if the angels were Biblically accurate? Accurate enough to require vet techs? (iykyk) Well Elizabeth A. M. Keel certainly has, and what makes AWESOME POSSUM so (yeah, I'll say it) miraculous is that it has genuine emotion, a true undercurrent of grief and authentic catharsis, underpinning its terrific high concept. A ten minute gem.

    You know those stories about angels coming down to help us out at our lowest point? Ever wonder about how much cooler those stories would be if the angels were Biblically accurate? Accurate enough to require vet techs? (iykyk) Well Elizabeth A. M. Keel certainly has, and what makes AWESOME POSSUM so (yeah, I'll say it) miraculous is that it has genuine emotion, a true undercurrent of grief and authentic catharsis, underpinning its terrific high concept. A ten minute gem.

    ”
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Two characters: Amy & Dr. Roman. They may be played by any race, gender, and age, and pronouns may be adjusted as needed.

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