coop: the lesbian chicken play

by River von Waldron

What happens when you need to get to the hospital for a severed thumb but you don't have a car 'cause it's too expensive and you can't get an ambulance 'cause it's too expensive but you ALSO can't get a driver 'cause it's too expensive? You hitchhike, of course. And what do you get when you hitchhike without a thumb? Well, you get "coop." "coop", colloquially known as "the lesbian chicken play," takes a look...

What happens when you need to get to the hospital for a severed thumb but you don't have a car 'cause it's too expensive and you can't get an ambulance 'cause it's too expensive but you ALSO can't get a driver 'cause it's too expensive? You hitchhike, of course. And what do you get when you hitchhike without a thumb? Well, you get "coop." "coop", colloquially known as "the lesbian chicken play," takes a look into the messy lives of lesbian farmers, Clove and B. Facing addiction, financial insecurity, and queer elders that don't know they're queer elders, these lesbians attempt to find more life amongst their survival.

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  • Aly Kantor: coop: the lesbian chicken play by River von Waldron
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    What is the relationship between love and fear, and what does it take to be brave and plant the seeds of happiness in a garden guarded by ferocious, thumb-gobbling chickens? This is a queer, quirky love story about moving past trauma, facing fears, and finding comfort in labels - even when they don't fundamentally change anything about your lived reality. It's full of fun, theatrical opportunities for barnyard puppetry and stage magic. Ultimately, it's a hilarious and cathartic journey full of heightened but recognizable characters you'll love (plus some hysterical stage directions).

    What is the relationship between love and fear, and what does it take to be brave and plant the seeds of happiness in a garden guarded by ferocious, thumb-gobbling chickens? This is a queer, quirky love story about moving past trauma, facing fears, and finding comfort in labels - even when they don't fundamentally change anything about your lived reality. It's full of fun, theatrical opportunities for barnyard puppetry and stage magic. Ultimately, it's a hilarious and cathartic journey full of heightened but recognizable characters you'll love (plus some hysterical stage directions).

    ”
  • Shaun Leisher: coop: the lesbian chicken play by River von Waldron
    “

    A celebration of queer love. This play is filled with rich roles for lesbians.

    A celebration of queer love. This play is filled with rich roles for lesbians.

    ”
  • August Hakvaag: coop: the lesbian chicken play by River von Waldron
    “

    This play warmed my heart in only the way rural lesbians can. I love the colorful cast and all their weird, lovely problems. Would love to be in/see over and over again one day!

    This play warmed my heart in only the way rural lesbians can. I love the colorful cast and all their weird, lovely problems. Would love to be in/see over and over again one day!

    ”