The Elephant

by Ava Love Hanna

10 MINUTE: Steven and Charlotte struggle to maintain their composure and their marriage while a physical elephant wreaks literal havoc in their parlor -- though only one of them is willing to admit it exists. An absurdist comedy about the weight of unspoken truths.

10 MINUTE: Steven and Charlotte struggle to maintain their composure and their marriage while a physical elephant wreaks literal havoc in their parlor -- though only one of them is willing to admit it exists. An absurdist comedy about the weight of unspoken truths.

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The Elephant

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  • Noah Masterson: The Elephant by Ava Love Hanna
    “

    If Ionesco's corpse was exhumed and reanimated and asked to write a short play about domestic life, it might look a lot like "The Elephant." Ava Love Hanna perfectly balances physical comedy (a literal elephant) with hilarious dialogue, and it ends with a twist that I did not see coming.

    If Ionesco's corpse was exhumed and reanimated and asked to write a short play about domestic life, it might look a lot like "The Elephant." Ava Love Hanna perfectly balances physical comedy (a literal elephant) with hilarious dialogue, and it ends with a twist that I did not see coming.

    ”
  • Rand Higbee: The Elephant by Ava Love Hanna
    “

    We start with a husband and a wife. We add an elephant in the room with them. But is it a literal elephant or a figurative one? Ah, that is the question! This is a fun little play by Ava Love Hanna. Give it a read!

    We start with a husband and a wife. We add an elephant in the room with them. But is it a literal elephant or a figurative one? Ah, that is the question! This is a fun little play by Ava Love Hanna. Give it a read!

    ”
  • Morey Norkin: The Elephant by Ava Love Hanna
    “

    Absolutely hilarious! Ava Love Hanna provides an absurd look at a marriage with some serious communication issues. I’m still imagining what this will look like when it’s fully produced. Please let that happen!

    Absolutely hilarious! Ava Love Hanna provides an absurd look at a marriage with some serious communication issues. I’m still imagining what this will look like when it’s fully produced. Please let that happen!

    ”
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Character Information

1M / 1W / 1 Any
  • Charlotte
    Distracted. Can’t find good help these days. Good at ignoring things. Too good, really.
    Any Age
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Steven
    Good natured. Patient. A bit confused. Prone to being crushed by elephants.
    Any Age
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Elephant
    An elephant. In the room. You’d think everyone would be talking about it.
    Any
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+

Development History

  • Reading, Playwright Group, 2026