Two Cats Explain the Monstrous Moth Group by Ian Thal

Inspired by a television commercial, two cats attempt to explain the monster group and supersymmetry to their incredulous human. The human, however, may be more attuned to the finer points of psychology than the cats suspect. When a wayward bat flies through the window, scampering and compulsive grooming ensue.
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Two Cats Explain the Monstrous Moth Group

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  • Nora Louise Syran:
    8 Dec. 2023
    “ This is an inventive fusion of humor, intelligence, and the endearing quirkiness of felines. Within the whimsical realm of cats and their humans, Thal seamlessly incorporates elements of mathematics, physics, and absurdity, crafting an engaging narrative. Great fun--for cat lovers, especially! ”
  • Christopher Plumridge:
    22 Nov. 2023
    “ Ha! We all know cats are in charge, they dominate and rule. These two cats in question embark o quite a complicated discussion with their owner, excuse me, I mean servant of course, and the results are hilarious.
    I love the primitive language of the kitten and it's elder doing their best to teach it proper English. This play would be so much fun to stage.
    Great fun! ”
  • Brenton Kniess:
    19 Sep. 2023
    “ There is so much delightful theatricality at play here! Ian Thal works magic and wonder into this mind bending, charming, hilarious treat of a ten minute play. Thal writes with great pace, deliciously wacky dialogue, and is expertly crafted. A perfect addition to any night of ten minute comedies! ”
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Character Information

The cats and the bat may be portrayed by either puppets or by humans in costumes. The television and the bat may be played by the same performer.

  • Human
    Any
    ,
    Any
    A human owner (or caretaker) for two cats. The human's gender, race, and ethnicity is of little interest to the cats.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Omi
    Array,
    Female
    A dignified adult cat, female, spayed. May be portrayed with a puppet or by a human in a costume.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • Parvati
    Array,
    Female
    A younger cat with no sense of dignity, female, spayed. Either a calico or a tortoiseshell. May be portrayed with a puppet or by a human in a costume.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • Television
    Array
    A television on which two cats and their human watch commercials and science-fiction dramas. May be doubled with performer playing the bat.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Bat
    Array,
    Any
    A bat, more specifically, a small nocturnal mammal capable of flight of the order Chiroptera. Gender and species unimportant. May be portrayed with a puppet or by a human in a costume. May be doubled by actor portraying the television.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender

Production History

  • Workshop
    ,
    Panglossian Productions
    ,
    2020
  • Professional
    ,
    The Changing Scene Theatre Northwest
    ,
    2014