The Sprinkler

[Full-Length Play] Three teenagers in their final months of high school struggle with their faiths, their sexualities, and their pop culture obsessions, just before they’re all supposed to head off to college Up North.
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The Sprinkler

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  • Enid Brain:
    28 May. 2021
    A wrenching look at the dying years of childhood. Race, religion, and class come together to make for a true American tragedy. Fabulous.
  • Nick Malakhow:
    7 Jul. 2020
    A beautifully nuanced and specific story that manages to capture broader themes of the loneliness and alienation of, and also fellowship between outsiders in a hostile environment. The way that Alex and Lamar's relationship, in particular, progresses is unique and natural, yet surprising, and the way both navigate concepts of assimilation vs. being true to oneself, escape, and identity is beautiful! The theatricalization of Lamar's spiritual journey with and connection to Shenden, coupled with images of physical fighting and discontent make for some bold and contrasting visual images which I would love to see onstage.

Character Information

  • Lamar
    18,
    African American/Black
    ,
    Male
  • Alex
    18,
    Burmese
    ,
    Male
  • Kate
    18,
    White
    ,
    Female
  • Shenden
    36,
    Burmese
    ,
    Female
  • White 1
    Any Age,
    White
    ,
    Any (but probably Male)
  • White 2
    Any Age,
    White
    ,
    Any (but probably Male)

Development History

Awards

Semi-Finalist
,
New American Voices Playwriting Festival
,
The Landing Theatre Company
,
2020
Semi-Finalist
,
La Maison Baldwin Residency
,
2020
Shortlist
,
Corkscrew Theater Festival
,
2020
Selection
,
James A. Michener Fellowship
,
University of Texas
,
2020