Under by Rachel Teagle

As Celeste commiserates with her neighbor about her moody teenage daughter, the ground splits open and enormous warrior moles emerge to kidnap them below the earth. Bonds are forged, loyalties are tested, and connections spark as everyone learns to look beneath the surface. An exploration of humanity, empathy, friendship and monsters.
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  • Cheryl Bear:
    3 Feb. 2021
    “ A fantastic adventure that is full of magic and teaches valuable lessons about empathy and connection. Excellent! ”
  • Heather Meyer:
    24 Oct. 2019
    “ I saw this play at a development reading and was delighted in the magic of this not-so-different from our world. It's a fun and caring script and each of the six roles has a solid payoff. ”

Character Information

Note: Moleperson pronouns are used largely out of convenience and the Author doesn't particularly care about the gender of the actors playing them.

  • Celeste
    late 30s-40s,
    Any
    ,
    She/her
    A mother on the brink of losing her daughter
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Mrs. Wing
    60s,
    Taiwanese American
    ,
    She/her
    Celeste's neighbor. An avid gardener and bad movie watcher.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Molligan
    Adult,
    Any
    ,
    Any
    An eager scribe. Moleperson, younger.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Moltimer
    Adult,
    Any
    ,
    he/him
    King of Subductia. Moleperson, older.
    Also PODCAST, RADIO
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Mollette
    Teens,
    Any
    ,
    She/her
    King of Subductia. Moleperson, older.
    Also PODCAST, RADIO
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Rita
    Teens,
    Any
    ,
    She/her
    Celeste's daughter. Plays bassoon, struggling to find herself.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    New Leaf New Play Development Series
    ,
    2019