Sour Wires

El—a fifteen-year-old struggling with their gender identity—sneaks into Darla’s—an adult woman struggling with her own secrets—backyard on a quest to steal lemons from Darla’s home-grown lemon tree.

El—a fifteen-year-old struggling with their gender identity—sneaks into Darla’s—an adult woman struggling with her own secrets—backyard on a quest to steal lemons from Darla’s home-grown lemon tree.

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Sour Wires

Character Information

  • El
    Reckless, uncertain, and ashamed of both these traits. Referred to using they/them pronouns in the script. Gender identity never specified; they aren't sure, neither are we. Baggy clothes, somewhat androgynous-looking.
    Character Age
    15
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Trans, non-binary, or non gender-conforming
  • Darla
    She/her pronouns, identifies as a woman. Defensive, lonely, a good listener. Often full of big dreams and ideas, often disappointed when they don't come to fruition. In her pajamas.
    Character Age
    38
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis female

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization The Maker's Ensemble, Year 2023

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization The Maker's Ensemble, Year 2023