MELT

A glaciologist brings his granddaughter (a climate change denier) on an expedition to measure the ice on earth's last remaining glacier. Will she see the truth before it's too late? Or will they both melt with the glacier?
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MELT

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  • Christopher Plumridge:
    17 Dec. 2022
    Oh my word, this is stunning! The image of Grandpa, so in tune and in love with the glaciar that he melts with it, even with his granddaughter looking on, is incredible.
    With global warming a massive and alarming issue to the earth, this is a play which should be performed to world leaders to make them finally understand. Excellent!
  • William J. Meyer:
    1 Jun. 2022
    I'm quite taken with the concept of the grandfather melting along with the glacier, uniting us literally *and* metaphorically to our environment-- quite curious to see how some would envision this moment on stage. Also, though addressing such a dire reality, this short piece is not without humor and human connection.
  • Paul Vintner:
    20 Nov. 2020
    "How do you explain away fact? How do you explain away scientific evidence?"

    So asks a character in this short play which should be required viewing for climate-change deniers. A lovely little showdown between the voice of reason and the willfully ignorant.

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Chicago Dramatists
    ,
    2008

Production History

  • Professional
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    Arts Center Live - 10 by 10 in the Triangle
    ,
    2009

Awards

Finalist
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Eileen Heckart Drama for Seniors
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Ohio State Department of Theater
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2009