The Unexpected Delight of Snowbirds

by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend

10 MIN. Claire and Brian were supposed to go away for Christmas. They're not. Brian tries to make it up to Claire with a gift he thinks she'll appreciate. She doesn't.
*Written for the Playwrights Thriving 2023 Secret Santa Title Exchange*

10 MIN. Claire and Brian were supposed to go away for Christmas. They're not. Brian tries to make it up to Claire with a gift he thinks she'll appreciate. She doesn't.
*Written for the Playwrights Thriving 2023 Secret Santa Title Exchange*

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The Unexpected Delight of Snowbirds

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  • Paul Donnelly: The Unexpected Delight of Snowbirds

    Brian's misguided attempt at a Christmas gift is both funny and touching. As is Claire's initially scathing response. This play really captures the dynamic of a 47 year marriage and the unique ways people respond to grief. A lovely, lovely work.

    Brian's misguided attempt at a Christmas gift is both funny and touching. As is Claire's initially scathing response. This play really captures the dynamic of a 47 year marriage and the unique ways people respond to grief. A lovely, lovely work.

  • David Lipschutz: The Unexpected Delight of Snowbirds

    THE UNEXPECTED DELIGHT OF SNOW BIRDS is, dare I say, an unexpected delight of a play. It’s funny. It’s sad. It’s incredibly witty (my goodness, Claire is hilariously mean yet somehow endearing with her insults). The banter between these two is engaging and palpable. I always ALWAYS love reading Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend’s plays.

    THE UNEXPECTED DELIGHT OF SNOW BIRDS is, dare I say, an unexpected delight of a play. It’s funny. It’s sad. It’s incredibly witty (my goodness, Claire is hilariously mean yet somehow endearing with her insults). The banter between these two is engaging and palpable. I always ALWAYS love reading Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend’s plays.

  • James McLindon: The Unexpected Delight of Snowbirds

    An absolutely charming and funny play about grief, long-term relationships, and pigeons.

    An absolutely charming and funny play about grief, long-term relationships, and pigeons.

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Character Information

  • Claire
    Hates birds
    Character Age
    70s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Brian
    Loves Claire
    Character Age
    70s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Playwrights Thriving, Year 2023

Production History

  • Type Fringe, Organization Pat Lin Plays, Year 2024
  • Type Professional, Organization Fusion Theatre Company, Year 2024

Awards

  • The Seven
    Fusion Theatre Company
    Selection
    2024
  • 13th Annual Festival of Shorts
    Edmonds Driftwood Players
    Semi-Finalist
    2024