Sentences and Words by Cynthia L. (Cindy) Cooper

A woman defense lawyer, longing for an alternative to the death penalty, turns to the victim's mother. Drama. Unit set, 2 w., 10 min.

Winner,Summer Shorts 2006, Theatre of Western Springs, IL; Western Connecticut State University, 2020; Manchester College, IN, 2011; University of Delaware 2006; Camino Real Playhouse Show-Off 2005 Playwriting Festival, San Juan Capistrano, CA; Take Five,...
A woman defense lawyer, longing for an alternative to the death penalty, turns to the victim's mother. Drama. Unit set, 2 w., 10 min.

Winner,Summer Shorts 2006, Theatre of Western Springs, IL; Western Connecticut State University, 2020; Manchester College, IN, 2011; University of Delaware 2006; Camino Real Playhouse Show-Off 2005 Playwriting Festival, San Juan Capistrano, CA; Take Five, Kansas City; Georgia, college production, 2005; The Acting School of South Florida, Hollywood FL; Loyola University Forensics Team, 2009; Amnesty Fundraiser, Homer, Alaska, 2010; Lee Strasberg Institute, NYC, 2012; Metropolitan State University of Denver, Theatre Department, 2013; Women's Project and Productions at LaMama Galleria; Wings Theater, NY; The Artistic Home, NY; Amherst H.S., MA; University of Washington, WA; reading, Drama Book Shop, NY; others.

Published Rowing to America and Other Short Plays from The Women's Project and Productions, Smith & Kraus, 2002.
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Sentences and Words

Recommended by

  • Lucy Lopez:
    2 Mar. 2023
    “ Such a beautiful and moving piece. The piece pulls the reader in completely in such a short amount of time. The bond the women share over loss of a loved one (and the potential heeling in camaraderie) is touching. ”
  • Jessica Feder-Birnbaum:
    26 Mar. 2020
    “ Sentences and Words pulled me in right off the bat. The pain and anguish of both characters: defense attorney Karla in seeking mercy for her murderous client, and Maggie the victim's bereaved mother is visceral and palpable. With an economy of words Cindy Cooper gets these two women from opposite ends of the spectrum to come to a surprising mutual understanding. ”

Production History

  • Professional
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    Others -- see general play information
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    2015
  • University
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    Metropolitan University of Denver
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    2013
  • University
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    Manchester College
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    2011
  • Professional
    ,
    Amnesty Fundraiser, Alaska
    ,
    2010
  • Professional
    ,
    Theater of Western Springs
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    2006
  • Professional
    ,
    Camino Real Playhouse
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    2005
  • Professional
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    Take Five, Kansas City
    ,
    2005

Awards

Winner
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International Short Play Contest
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Winner, Camino Real Playhouse Show-Off!
Winner
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Summer Shorts
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Theatre of Western Springs