Under

by Rachel Teagle

As Celeste commiserates with her neighbor about her moody teenage daughter, the ground splits open and enormous warrior moles emerge to kidnap them below the earth. Bonds are forged, loyalties are tested, and connections spark as everyone learns to look beneath the surface. An exploration of humanity, empathy, friendship and monsters.

As Celeste commiserates with her neighbor about her moody teenage daughter, the ground splits open and enormous warrior moles emerge to kidnap them below the earth. Bonds are forged, loyalties are tested, and connections spark as everyone learns to look beneath the surface. An exploration of humanity, empathy, friendship and monsters.

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Under

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  • Cheryl Bear: Under by Rachel Teagle
    “

    A fantastic adventure that is full of magic and teaches valuable lessons about empathy and connection. Excellent!

    A fantastic adventure that is full of magic and teaches valuable lessons about empathy and connection. Excellent!

    ”
  • Heather Meyer: Under by Rachel Teagle
    “

    I saw this play at a development reading and was delighted in the magic of this not-so-different from our world. It's a fun and caring script and each of the six roles has a solid payoff.

    I saw this play at a development reading and was delighted in the magic of this not-so-different from our world. It's a fun and caring script and each of the six roles has a solid payoff.

    ”

Character Information

Note: Moleperson pronouns are used largely out of convenience and the Author doesn't particularly care about the gender of the actors playing them.
  • Celeste
    A mother on the brink of losing her daughter
    late 30s-40s
    Any
    She/her
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Mrs. Wing
    Celeste's neighbor. An avid gardener and bad movie watcher.
    60s
    Taiwanese American
    She/her
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Molligan
    An eager scribe. Moleperson, younger.
    Adult
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Moltimer
    King of Subductia. Moleperson, older.
    Also PODCAST, RADIO
    Adult
    Any
    he/him
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Mollette
    King of Subductia. Moleperson, older.
    Also PODCAST, RADIO
    Teens
    Any
    She/her
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Rita
    Celeste's daughter. Plays bassoon, struggling to find herself.
    Teens
    Any
    She/her
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, New Leaf New Play Development Series, 2019