How to Kill a Water Bear by Paige Zubel

65 minutes, no intermission.

*still in development*

Two months ago, Erin stopped going to class. They stopped leaving the house, actually. Their partner Liv’s been sleeping on the couch, hoping that space will do the trick. Their roommate Jo thinks they just need to get laid. The clouds are gathering, and Erin’s just trying to find their way through the storm. In this tender new...
65 minutes, no intermission.

*still in development*

Two months ago, Erin stopped going to class. They stopped leaving the house, actually. Their partner Liv’s been sleeping on the couch, hoping that space will do the trick. Their roommate Jo thinks they just need to get laid. The clouds are gathering, and Erin’s just trying to find their way through the storm. In this tender new drama, a group of friends grapple with the ripple effects of trauma and the tumultuous path to healing. CW: sexual assault
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How to Kill a Water Bear

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  • Rachel Aberman:
    26 May. 2021
    “ Another great piece from a great playwright! I love the symbolism sprinkled throughout this play and how these symbols are used to contemplate, comment on, and depict trauma. ”
  • InterAct Theatre Company:
    22 Jan. 2021
    “ InterAct Theatre Company developed HOW TO KILL A WATER BEAR in December 2020. In this haunting, tender drama, Paige takes on the ambitious tasks of honestly examining abuse and assault; honoring the tumultuous path to healing from trauma while still finding humor and heart; and pushing the possibilities of theatrical imagination. We are proud to have contributed to the life of this piece in its earliest stages. ”

All roles are to be played by women and/or non-binary performers.

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