ANIMALS

SHORT. Cathea has created the “perfect life” for herself, but her marriage is “not so perfect.” She has a husband who is a hamster, and he spends all day (and sometimes nights) in his wheel – instead of spending time with her. When a tennis acquaintance uncovers the truth about their relationship, Cathea wonders if she should make some changes, in order to conform to the marriage standards of the “ladies who...
SHORT. Cathea has created the “perfect life” for herself, but her marriage is “not so perfect.” She has a husband who is a hamster, and he spends all day (and sometimes nights) in his wheel – instead of spending time with her. When a tennis acquaintance uncovers the truth about their relationship, Cathea wonders if she should make some changes, in order to conform to the marriage standards of the “ladies who lunch.” Or should she continue to live the way she lives – solitary, free…and selfish.

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ANIMALS

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  • Christine Wright:
    2 Jun. 2020
    Lovely parable about hetero marriage, choices, communication, appearances and the fear of change.

Character Information

  • Cathea
    40s,
    Any
    Pretentious. Condescending. A tennis diva.
  • Liz
    40s,
    Any
    Ordinary. Not rich.
  • Harrison
    40s,
    Any
    A hamster. A husband.

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    New Feathers Productions, Bucks County, PA
    ,
    2018

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Spark Creative Works
    ,
    2021
  • University
    ,
    Simpson College
    ,
    2017

Awards

Winner
,
New Play Contest
,
Simpson College
,
2017