— seems, madam —

by Emily C. A. Snyder

An Actor and his Lady share a quiet moment backstage of "Hamlet." Riffing on the question of what it means to seem, madam. A play for any actor - transactors, neurospicy, code-switching - who struggle to "seem."

An Actor and his Lady share a quiet moment backstage of "Hamlet." Riffing on the question of what it means to seem, madam. A play for any actor - transactors, neurospicy, code-switching - who struggle to "seem."

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— seems, madam —

Character Information

The lead two roles are not particularly gendered. Companies are encouraged to cast transactors in one or both roles; or neurodivergent actors; or code-switching actors; or any actor who feels that they must "seem."

The play is written for two actors, as well as one off-stage voice. There may be an off-stage ensemble or recorded lines for parts of the play which are heard in the wings.
  • Lady
    The Actor's dresser backstage of "Hamlet." A former actor, and surrogate parent.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Actor
    A young actor, caught between problems at home and getting ready to play "Hamlet." The surrogate child of the Lady.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s