Big Black Balloon by Eljon Wardally

Big Black Balloon explores the relationship between Henry and Cleo, two people whose insecurities trigger their imaginary friends to return and take over their lives. Set in a studio apartment in L.A., the city of celebrity also serves as a character igniting the pressure to be beautiful and glamorous at all costs.
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Big Black Balloon

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  • Shaun Leisher:
    1 Nov. 2023
    “ This play went places I definitely didn't expect. Very rare to see a work of art about the male experience with body image and disordered eating. ”
  • Cheryl Bear:
    29 Sep. 2021
    “ A revealing look at the authentic truth of dealing with an eating disorder and body image struggles with insecurities abound in your head. Well done. ”
  • Heather Meyer:
    16 Jul. 2020
    “ I love this play. The realness of the characters and their struggles balanced with the elements of magical realism make this a must see, must read, must produce. A story about body image, eating disorder and the voices that we listen to. The writing is powerful, funny, and excellent. WHAT A GOOD PLAY! ”
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Development History

  • Workshop
    ,
    Clark University
    ,
    2022

Production History

  • Workshop
    ,
    The Parsnip Ship
    ,
    2017

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