Missives

by Elizabeth A. M. Keel

TEN MINUTE PLAY: At the beginning of time, two messengers are snowed in together on their way to deliver missives from the Beings to the humans. However, the curiosity that goads them to read the messages has a high cost.

TEN MINUTE PLAY: At the beginning of time, two messengers are snowed in together on their way to deliver missives from the Beings to the humans. However, the curiosity that goads them to read the messages has a high cost.

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Missives

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  • Colette Mazunik: Missives by Elizabeth A. M. Keel
    “

    Mythic in scope, Keel creates a rich world where she deftly explores the interplay between life and death.

    Mythic in scope, Keel creates a rich world where she deftly explores the interplay between life and death.

    ”
  • Rachel Bublitz: Missives by Elizabeth A. M. Keel
    “

    A lovely and haunting mythical short filled with magic and wonder. Keel does an incredible job creating a new world that feels both familiar and foreign. I was instantly drawn in by both characters, their simplicity, curiosity, and earnestness. There's wonderful tension that'll keep audiences at the edge of their seats, and a fair amount of sexiness throughout, without ever being vulgar. Really beautifully done.

    A lovely and haunting mythical short filled with magic and wonder. Keel does an incredible job creating a new world that feels both familiar and foreign. I was instantly drawn in by both characters, their simplicity, curiosity, and earnestness. There's wonderful tension that'll keep audiences at the edge of their seats, and a fair amount of sexiness throughout, without ever being vulgar. Really beautifully done.

    ”

Character Information

  • Liz
    An inhuman messenger. Fast.
    20-40
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Cam
    Also an inhuman messenger. Strong.
    20-40
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Production History

  • Professional, Tokyo International Players (Zoom), 2020
  • Professional, Otherworld Theatre Company - Paragon Festival, 2018
  • University, University of Houston Ten Minute Play Festival, 2018
  • Workshop, Texas Educational Theatre Association (TETA) TheatreFest, 2018