Spark

FULL LENGTH: Spark, a young dragon, becomes human for a week and must find her treasure in the human world.

FULL LENGTH: Spark, a young dragon, becomes human for a week and must find her treasure in the human world.

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Spark

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  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: Spark

    A wonderfully theatrical look at authenticity for young audiences/schools where it is most needed. All the transformations of adolescence get the brilliant metaphorical touch of Vansant's magic. With great roles for female actors!

    A wonderfully theatrical look at authenticity for young audiences/schools where it is most needed. All the transformations of adolescence get the brilliant metaphorical touch of Vansant's magic. With great roles for female actors!

  • John Patrick Bray: Spark

    A touching, resonate look at the transformations we undergo during our teenage years as we try to figure out how we fit into our world while keeping our individuality. Paige’s (a human) final discussion with Ember (the mother dragon) about her new friend Sparks (Ember’s daughter - a dragon who has transformed herself into a human) is a gorgeous and hopeful view of humanity and one I believe we all need to hear.

    A touching, resonate look at the transformations we undergo during our teenage years as we try to figure out how we fit into our world while keeping our individuality. Paige’s (a human) final discussion with Ember (the mother dragon) about her new friend Sparks (Ember’s daughter - a dragon who has transformed herself into a human) is a gorgeous and hopeful view of humanity and one I believe we all need to hear.

  • David Crespy: Spark

    We were delighted to include "Spark" as part of our MU Summer Repertory "Comedies-in-Concert" series - our audiences loved the gentle but lively comedy, the positive and powerful message on issues of gender, and the delightful, effervescent exploration of teenage challenges. It is effortlessly theatrical, relying more on imagination than expensive set design, and offers exciting roles for young performers, even as it raises important questions about identity, friendship, and dragons!

    We were delighted to include "Spark" as part of our MU Summer Repertory "Comedies-in-Concert" series - our audiences loved the gentle but lively comedy, the positive and powerful message on issues of gender, and the delightful, effervescent exploration of teenage challenges. It is effortlessly theatrical, relying more on imagination than expensive set design, and offers exciting roles for young performers, even as it raises important questions about identity, friendship, and dragons!

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Character Information

  • Spark
    A young dragon, finding her way in life.
    Character Age
    Teen
    Character Gender Identity
    Female,
    Femme
  • Paige
    A young human, also unsure of who she is.
    Character Age
    Teen
    Character Gender Identity
    Female,
    Femme
  • Camryn
    A fireball, but technically human.
    Character Age
    Teen
    Character Gender Identity
    Female,
    Femme
  • Kyle
    The King of St. Andrew’s High School
    Character Age
    Teen
    Character Gender Identity
    Male,
    Masc
  • Ember
    SPARK’s mother
    Character Age
    Adult
    Character Gender Identity
    Female,
    Femme

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Missouri Playwrights' Workshop, University of Missouri, Year 2018
  • Type Reading, Organization University of Missouri - Columbia, Comedies in Concert, Year 2018