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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  • 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. ”
  • Christopher Plumridge:
    5 Sep. 2021
    “ This is a pleasant short play, I love the idea of a pet psychic, if I made contact with my old dog he'd probably tell me to let him sleep! I'm also sure if there are such things as pet psychics they must surely give peace to the pet owners. Nice play. ”
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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
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3rd Place (10 Minute Play Festival)
,
Kankakee Valley Theatre Association
,
2021