Styrofoam Cup

by Judy Meiksin

10-minute play

Self-righteous, public health practitioner Rebecca Cohen, strongly influenced by her mother—a hardcore environmental activist—turns her attention to the environmental impact on human health. Her target is a nuclear power company. Rebecca’s mission is to persuade the head scientist of the company to change their research to a renewable form of energy that does no harm. The scientist is Rebecca’s...

10-minute play

Self-righteous, public health practitioner Rebecca Cohen, strongly influenced by her mother—a hardcore environmental activist—turns her attention to the environmental impact on human health. Her target is a nuclear power company. Rebecca’s mission is to persuade the head scientist of the company to change their research to a renewable form of energy that does no harm. The scientist is Rebecca’s estranged grandmother, Grandma Cohen.

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Styrofoam Cup

Character Information



  • GRANDMA COHEN
    Character Age
    70s+
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Jewish (Ashkenazik)
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • REBECCA COHEN
    Character Age
    20-25
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Jewish (Ashkenazik)
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, Year 2012