Psychic Healing by Christina Loraine

Sensible nurse Catrina wants to know if psychics are real to understand her mom’s unhealthy interest, so she visits one, not realizing that Shannon is a pet psychic. The misunderstanding and their mutual uncertainty about growing older brings them together as Catrina decides to refer her mom’s bird as a client while Shannon observes that pet psychic work is also about helping people.
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Psychic Healing

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  • Craig Houk:
    6 Sep. 2021
    “ A wonderful short piece. Catrina misreads a sign at a strip mall and makes her way in to a Pet Psychic's storefront. A very funny misunderstanding evolves into a meaningful exchange between two women who process life and its purpose in different ways. ”
  • Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos:
    6 Sep. 2021
    “ Psychics always prove to be fertile ground for hilarious miscommunication (because of course), but Loraine’s play brings a warmth to this short comedy. A lovely piece about connection, loss, and the meaning of caring - and the many ways we go about it. Sweet. ”
  • Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend:
    5 Sep. 2021
    “ I love the idea of a pet psychic, and I really enjoyed the specific examples Shannon gives Catrina of pets that she's helped over the course of her career. A humorous case of misunderstanding turns into what seems like the possible beginnings of a friendship. I would love to follow Shannon through a series of short plays in which she helps pets heal emotionally. ”
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Character Information

The character descriptions call for adults, but this piece can easily be performed by teenagers as well.

  • Catrina
    20+,
    Any
    ,
    Female (cis or trans) or nonbinary person comfortable playing female
    wears scrubs under a practical jacket and carries a shoulder bag
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • Shannon
    40+,
    Any
    ,
    Any gender
    wears what fits the mood that day and owns plenty of leopard print
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender

Production History

  • Community Theater
    ,
    Kankakee Valley Theatre Association
    ,
    2021

Awards

Winner
,
3rd Place (10 Minute Play Festival)
,
Kankakee Valley Theatre Association
,
2021