Sugar by Jennifer O'Grady

Selected for THE BEST TEN-MINUTE PLAYS 2023 (Smith and Kraus)
Selected for Little Fish Theatre's 2023 PICK OF THE VINE, Lakeshore Players 2022 10-Minute Play Festival, Rockford New Words 2022 and more
2023 Winner, Stage It! Ten-Minute Play Contest
2023 Finalist, The Gary Garrison Playwriting Award for 10-Minute Plays

(10 Min) Lilia is startled when her new neighbor Jaden...
Selected for THE BEST TEN-MINUTE PLAYS 2023 (Smith and Kraus)
Selected for Little Fish Theatre's 2023 PICK OF THE VINE, Lakeshore Players 2022 10-Minute Play Festival, Rockford New Words 2022 and more
2023 Winner, Stage It! Ten-Minute Play Contest
2023 Finalist, The Gary Garrison Playwriting Award for 10-Minute Plays

(10 Min) Lilia is startled when her new neighbor Jaden knocks on her door and asks to borrow sugar. But Jaden has an urgent ulterior motive that has nothing to do with sugar, and everything to do with Lilia.
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Sugar

Recommended by

  • Marj O'Neill-Butler:
    20 Apr. 2023
    “ This is such a smart and timely play. I'm thinking about how annoying the character of Jaden is, and then there's a turn about that was completely unexpected. And bravo for Jaden. This play belongs in every short play festival. ”
  • Andrew Martineau:
    12 Mar. 2023
    “ This play is a revelation. It does what every great ten-minute play does—it builds in intensity to an emotionally fulfilling ending with something profoundly important to say, with a sense of urgency and purpose. I wondered why Lilia kept talking to Jaden through the door at first, and then the motivations for both characters became clear crystal clear with the simple slip of an envelope. I can see why this has been such a winner! ”
  • Christopher Plumridge:
    27 Feb. 2023
    “ Oh the tension in this short play is incredible, audiences will really be leaning forwards, eager to see the outcome. Clearly Lilia needs help, but is Jaden all she seems. Read this to find out for yourself. I think this could be filmed to be used by women's support charities.
    Also the lyrics of Suzanne Vega's song 'Luca' come to mind.
    A powerful short piece indeed. ”
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Character Information

  • Jaden
    A woman of any age
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Lilia
    A woman of any age
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Bonita Springs Center for the Arts (FL)
    ,
    2023
  • Reading
    ,
    Rockford New Words, The West Side Show Room
    ,
    2022

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Little Fish Theatre's Pick of the Vine Festival
    ,
    2023
  • Professional
    ,
    New Deal Creative Arts Center
    ,
    2023
  • Professional
    ,
    Lakeshore Players Theatre 10-Minute Play Festival
    ,
    2022

Awards

Selection
,
Pick of the Vine 2023
,
Little Fish Theatre
,
2023
Finalist
,
The Gary Garrison Playwriting Award for Ten-Minute Plays
,
2023
Winner
,
Stage It!
,
Center for the Arts, Bonita Springs
,
2023
Selection
,
Publication
,
STAGE IT! 7: Thirty 10-Minute Plays
,
2023
Winner
,
Lakeshore Players 10-Minute Play Contest
,
2022
Selection
,
Rockford New Words/Words on Women
,
The West Side Show Room
,
2022
Selection
,
Publication
,
THE BEST TEN-MINUTE PLAYS 2023