Liza, a recent college graduate and composer, works a manic number of odd jobs. When she’s not Duck Tour guiding, selling ads for a magazine about creepy places in Pennsylvania, catering, or tutoring, she creates soundscapes of her isolated existence in her now roommate-devoid, shelled out apartment. Her life-agenda is thrown into disarray when she collides with Dale, a young anarchist with a diametrically...
Liza, a recent college graduate and composer, works a manic number of odd jobs. When she’s not Duck Tour guiding, selling ads for a magazine about creepy places in Pennsylvania, catering, or tutoring, she creates soundscapes of her isolated existence in her now roommate-devoid, shelled out apartment. Her life-agenda is thrown into disarray when she collides with Dale, a young anarchist with a diametrically opposed concept of life. Through a series of misadventures ranging from an ill-fated attempt to fly a kite, urban spelunking, and an epic rideshare journey, Dale and Liza alter each other’s worlds. An exploration of life-altering intersections, virtual proximity, and that oh-so fine line between independence and isolation.
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Cheryl Bear:
9 Jul. 2021
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A story of isolation, life exploration and adventures that will surely resonate as we make progress on the journey. Well done. ”
Nick Malakhow:
16 Mar. 2021
“
An inventive, original piece that explores loneliness, isolation, and connection in a multitude of ways. Liza and Dale are such vividly realized characters, and the ways they complement one another feel organic. The use of soundscapes; music; lyrical poetry; simultaneous private moments; digital connection; and natural, poignant, human, humorous scenes all coalesce into a cohesive theatrical aesthetic. I'd love to see a creative production team tackle this! Additionally, I really appreciated the vivid sense of time and place. ”
Samantha Marchant:
19 Jan. 2021
“
A wonderful two-hander with a lot of great stuff for the actors, director, designers to dig in to! Movement and space is thoughtfully laid out. I particularly liked the juxtaposition of the scenes of Liza at her jobs and Dale at his post. Would love to hear Liza's compositions live. ”
Character Information
Liz
22,
Female
A meticulous type A personality; a former child prodigy. She dresses like a young professional, but more prim than hip.
Can be played by:
Age:
20s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
Dale
22,
Male
An anarchist and alcoholic; he didn’t buy his clothes, he found them.