Mnemorian

by Annie Considine

Desperate for answers to a mysterious neurological issue, 16-year-old Shay visits their estranged grandfather Marshall and he discloses an incredible secret: their bloodline has the ability to recall ancestral memories. A veiled metaphor for neurodiversity, MNEMORIAN is a poignant exploration of the past's influence on the present and the potential for healing through understanding and acceptance.

Desperate for answers to a mysterious neurological issue, 16-year-old Shay visits their estranged grandfather Marshall and he discloses an incredible secret: their bloodline has the ability to recall ancestral memories. A veiled metaphor for neurodiversity, MNEMORIAN is a poignant exploration of the past's influence on the present and the potential for healing through understanding and acceptance.

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Mnemorian

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  • Allan Maule: Mnemorian by Annie Considine
    “

    The playwright gently introduces the terrific premise of this short play, then skillfully draws out the wide range of character-true emotions. If you love history and the supernatural, this piece is well-worth a look.

    The playwright gently introduces the terrific premise of this short play, then skillfully draws out the wide range of character-true emotions. If you love history and the supernatural, this piece is well-worth a look.

    ”
  • Alli Hartley-Kong: Mnemorian by Annie Considine
    “

    "Did she leave? The woman who was sitting next to me."

    From that moment, I was brought into the engaging sci-fi world of this play. I'm so intrigued by the family, the concept, and the beautiful ways that gender plays a role in this piece. This play has great intergenerational opportunities for actors across the spectrum.

    "Did she leave? The woman who was sitting next to me."

    From that moment, I was brought into the engaging sci-fi world of this play. I'm so intrigued by the family, the concept, and the beautiful ways that gender plays a role in this piece. This play has great intergenerational opportunities for actors across the spectrum.

    ”
  • Philip Middleton Williams: Mnemorian by Annie Considine
    “

    This short journey into the shared memories of a family goes into the territory of science fiction without all of the special effects. The subtle suggestion that being able to recall ancestral memories is an interpretation for real-life diversities makes this a compelling allegory for reality. Listening to this reading at Midwest Dramatists Conference put me of a mind of the works of Ray Bradbury: lyrical and deceptively impactful. (10/03/24)

    This short journey into the shared memories of a family goes into the territory of science fiction without all of the special effects. The subtle suggestion that being able to recall ancestral memories is an interpretation for real-life diversities makes this a compelling allegory for reality. Listening to this reading at Midwest Dramatists Conference put me of a mind of the works of Ray Bradbury: lyrical and deceptively impactful. (10/03/24)

    ”
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Character Information

  • Shay Wright
    High school student.
    16
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary
  • Marshall Wright
    Freelance genealogist. Shay’s paternal grandfather.
    70-80
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Patricia Taylor-Wright
    Shay's mother.
    40-50
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

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