Naturalized (Ten Minute Play)

by Marcia Eppich-Harris

When Alex made a wish on his birthday, he had no idea it would actually come true. (Commissioned for Cardinal Stage's "At Home" series, 2020)

When Alex made a wish on his birthday, he had no idea it would actually come true. (Commissioned for Cardinal Stage's "At Home" series, 2020)

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Naturalized (Ten Minute Play)

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  • Adam Richter: Naturalized (Ten Minute Play) by Marcia Eppich-Harris
    “

    "Naturalized" is a brilliant satire on identity and immigration, as well as a warning to be careful what you wish for. all of the roles are terrific, but the back and forth between Alex and his sister Taylor are comedic gold.
    Bravo!

    "Naturalized" is a brilliant satire on identity and immigration, as well as a warning to be careful what you wish for. all of the roles are terrific, but the back and forth between Alex and his sister Taylor are comedic gold.
    Bravo!

    ”
  • Steven G. Martin: Naturalized (Ten Minute Play) by Marcia Eppich-Harris
    “

    There's lots of silly fun in Marcia Eppich-Harris's short wish-fulfillment comedy. I love that chaos spins out of control after the first shoe drops. I also enjoy that there are a few undertones to family support about identity and U.S. immigration.

    Best of all, though, is that all the characters have their moment to shine, but I especially enjoy the antagonistic younger sibling, Taylor, who is just vicious enough and more than smart enough to question "What the hell?" like the audience might at first.

    This is a very fun comedy. I hope to see a performance soon.

    There's lots of silly fun in Marcia Eppich-Harris's short wish-fulfillment comedy. I love that chaos spins out of control after the first shoe drops. I also enjoy that there are a few undertones to family support about identity and U.S. immigration.

    Best of all, though, is that all the characters have their moment to shine, but I especially enjoy the antagonistic younger sibling, Taylor, who is just vicious enough and more than smart enough to question "What the hell?" like the audience might at first.

    This is a very fun comedy. I hope to see a performance soon.

    ”
  • Kevin Delin: Naturalized (Ten Minute Play) by Marcia Eppich-Harris
    “

    The best comedy examines serious issues with humour -- and this splendid bit of theatre does just that. How politics is brought up in this sly piece will leave you gobsmacked.

    The best comedy examines serious issues with humour -- and this splendid bit of theatre does just that. How politics is brought up in this sly piece will leave you gobsmacked.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Parker
    older woman, married to James, mother of Alex and Taylor. Average midwestern American.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Taylor
    teen to young adult person (but younger than Alex), child of James and Parker.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
  • Officer
    A police officer (any gender), voice over only.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Alex
    teen to young adult person, child of James and Parker. Sophisticated, classy. (If played by a male, Alexander; if played by a female, Alexandra.)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
  • James
    older man, married to Parker, father of Alex and Taylor. Average midwestern American.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+

Development History

  • Commission, Cardinal Stage, 2020

Production History

  • Community Theater, First Run Theatre, 2022