The Elephant by Ruth Geye

Lauren got kicked out. Again. She finds refuge from the rain at her best friend Jacki's house, but any hope of a peaceful evening is ruined by Jacki's boyfriend, Adam, and the old stuffed elephant in the room.
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The Elephant

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  • Steven Christopher McKnight:
    19 Dec. 2021
    “ Competently-written. Leaves a lot of the given circumstances to subtext, which I really enjoyed. This is really some incredible work! ”

Character Information

  • Lauren
    16-17,
    baby butch
    Guards herself with a dry sense of humor that often just reads as bitterness. A physical presence.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • Jacki
    16-17,
    Girl
    Guided by a compulsive desire to have everything just so.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Adam
    17-19,
    boy
    Handsome.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male

Production History

  • High School
    ,
    New Stages
    ,
    2015
  • Professional
    ,
    The Blank Theatre
    ,
    2015

Awards

Winner
,
The Blank Theatre Young Playwrights Festival
,
The Blank Theatre
,
2015
Winner
,
Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival
,
Dobama Theatre
,
2015
Runner Up
,
Hollins University 10-Minute Play Contest
,
Hollins University
,
2015