Exposure

by Bridgette Dutta Portman

Winner, Red Bull Theater's Short New Play Contest, 2019.

[10-minute] A king attempts to leave his infant nephew to die of exposure on a hillside, but a passing shepherd has seen this story before. A spoof on a classical trope.

Winner, Red Bull Theater's Short New Play Contest, 2019.

[10-minute] A king attempts to leave his infant nephew to die of exposure on a hillside, but a passing shepherd has seen this story before. A spoof on a classical trope.

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Cheryl Bear: Exposure by Bridgette Dutta Portman

“

This shepherd takes on this evil-doing king and it's absolutely fantastic! Insanely funny and very clever. Marvelous!

This shepherd takes on this evil-doing king and it's absolutely fantastic! Insanely funny and very clever. Marvelous!

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T. M. Gadomski: Exposure by Bridgette Dutta Portman

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This story hilariously takes a trope we all know so well and really sticks it to the would be abandoner. The back and forth is very funny and the shepherd's knowledge of the story kicks it up a few notches. Hope to see this one day.

This story hilariously takes a trope we all know so well and really sticks it to the would be abandoner. The back and forth is very funny and the shepherd's knowledge of the story kicks it up a few notches. Hope to see this one day.

”

Character Information

Please cast this play in a way that reflects the diversity of our world, with regard to race/ethnicity, gender identity, body type, and/or disability status.

King

Recently usurped the throne. Ambitious but impulsive.

Character Age

20s-40s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Male,
  
  Non-binary
Shepherd

Has seen a lot. Doesn’t suffer fools.

Character Age

50s or older

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+

Development History

Type Reading, Organization Red Bull Theater, Year 2019

Production History

Type Community Theater, Organization Pegasus Theater Company, Year 2021
Type Professional, Organization The Pear Theatre, Year 2020

Awards

Red Bull Theater Short New Play Contest

Red Bull Theater

Winner

2019