Microwave by Jennifer O'Grady

Produced by PlayZoomers

(10 Min) Teenager Ethan needs to defrost a meal before basketball practice, but Mike, an aging microwave, refuses to open her door--forever. A play about give and take with a common household appliance.
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Microwave

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  • Emily Hageman:
    12 Jun. 2021
    “ I absolutely love this play. O'Grady's personification plays are such a delight. What I love about this play is it has so much humor, but so much heart. Truly, only O'Grady could make you go "awww" over a play about a microwave! ”

Character Information

  • Mike
    50+,
    Female
    A microwave oven. Kind but stubborn.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Ethan
    A sixteen-year-old human boy
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    PlayZoomers
    ,
    2021