Of Serpents & Sea Spray

by Rachel Bublitz

FULL LENGTH: OF SERPENTS AND SEA SPRAY, tells the story of an orphan named Iro who is the subject of ridicule by other children and punishment by uncaring foster parents. During one of her many tours through solitary confinement in the closet, Iro’s imagination brings the her with a mission: find Pegasus. On her quest, taking with her only books and her imaginary friend Annika, Iro hides herself on an ocean...

FULL LENGTH: OF SERPENTS AND SEA SPRAY, tells the story of an orphan named Iro who is the subject of ridicule by other children and punishment by uncaring foster parents. During one of her many tours through solitary confinement in the closet, Iro’s imagination brings the her with a mission: find Pegasus. On her quest, taking with her only books and her imaginary friend Annika, Iro hides herself on an ocean liner, joins a circus, and has many other adventures... and along the way finds the truth about the death of her parents.

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Of Serpents & Sea Spray

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  • Cheryl Bear: Of Serpents & Sea Spray by Rachel Bublitz
    “

    A brilliant story of imagination and the adventure that helps a young girl discover marvelous things that help her find the love and freedom to be great as oneself. Well done.

    A brilliant story of imagination and the adventure that helps a young girl discover marvelous things that help her find the love and freedom to be great as oneself. Well done.

    ”
  • Jacqueline Kana: Of Serpents & Sea Spray by Rachel Bublitz
    “

    I have had the honor of co-directing this show as well as directing on my own for our schools OAP contest show. It's raw, real, witty, and pulls your heart in every direction. It is a beautiful story of love, loss, uncertainty , and what it truly means to be yourself.

    I can't wait to do this show again, because of COIVD it was only done once. Maybe Pegasus will fly again soon.

    I have had the honor of co-directing this show as well as directing on my own for our schools OAP contest show. It's raw, real, witty, and pulls your heart in every direction. It is a beautiful story of love, loss, uncertainty , and what it truly means to be yourself.

    I can't wait to do this show again, because of COIVD it was only done once. Maybe Pegasus will fly again soon.

    ”
  • Emily Hageman: Of Serpents & Sea Spray by Rachel Bublitz
    “

    A marvelous, marvelous play. This would be a fantastic piece for higher education theatres. It's dark and full of fantasy and marvel, but there are moments of reality that are so powerful they nearly knocked the wind out of me. A really phenomenal exploration of mental illness and the children that it leaves behind. Full of well-developed characters, truly theatrical moments, and adventure, "Of Serpents & Sea Spray" is a lovely, moving piece ready for production.

    A marvelous, marvelous play. This would be a fantastic piece for higher education theatres. It's dark and full of fantasy and marvel, but there are moments of reality that are so powerful they nearly knocked the wind out of me. A really phenomenal exploration of mental illness and the children that it leaves behind. Full of well-developed characters, truly theatrical moments, and adventure, "Of Serpents & Sea Spray" is a lovely, moving piece ready for production.

    ”
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Development History

Production History

  • High School, Beckendorff Junior High School, 2022
  • High School, Ingram Tom Moore, 2020
  • Professional, This Is Water Theatre, 2017