Boxed In

by Mora V. Harris

30 MINUTE PLAY: Jerry's been responsible for his socially anxious brother, Tyler, ever since their parents died. He keeps a roof over his head, food in his belly, and is even saving money to send him to Greenburg Tech. But when 17-year-old Tyler announces his intention to go to mime college, the car-fixing, beer-swigging Jerry is thrown through a loop. Sexuality, parenthood, and pantomime are explored in this...

30 MINUTE PLAY: Jerry's been responsible for his socially anxious brother, Tyler, ever since their parents died. He keeps a roof over his head, food in his belly, and is even saving money to send him to Greenburg Tech. But when 17-year-old Tyler announces his intention to go to mime college, the car-fixing, beer-swigging Jerry is thrown through a loop. Sexuality, parenthood, and pantomime are explored in this comedy about love and acceptance.

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Boxed In

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  • Christy Arington: Boxed In by Mora V. Harris
    “

    This is a lovely 3 act mini play with such depth. Mora V. Harris does a suberb job with dialogue and relationship.

    This is a lovely 3 act mini play with such depth. Mora V. Harris does a suberb job with dialogue and relationship.

    ”
  • Morgan Smithwick: Boxed In by Mora V. Harris
    “

    A delightfully funny and charming play that had me hooked from the start. It puts a whole new spin on what it means to put up barriers around yourself.

    A delightfully funny and charming play that had me hooked from the start. It puts a whole new spin on what it means to put up barriers around yourself.

    ”
  • Claire Taylor: Boxed In by Mora V. Harris
    “

    A lovely play with many layers. The way it explores sibling dynamics is beautiful.

    A lovely play with many layers. The way it explores sibling dynamics is beautiful.

    ”
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Development History

  • Reading, Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, John Cauble Finalist, 2016
  • Reading, Pittsburgh New Works Festival, 2015
  • Workshop, Antix (CMU), 2015

Production History

  • High School, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, 2024
  • University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 2024
  • High School, The Kinkaid School, 2023
  • University, 2023
  • University, Eastern Washington University, 2023
  • Professional, The Actors Conservatory of Portland, 2022
  • Workshop, Self-Produced, 2016

Awards

  • John Cauble Award for Outstanding Short Play
    Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
    Finalist
    2016