Gidion's Knot

by Johnna Adams

Over the course of a 90-minute parent/teacher conference, a grieving mother and an emotionally overwhelmed primary school teacher have a fraught conversation about the tragic suicide of the mother’s son, the teacher’s student, Gidion. Gidion may have been bullied severely-- or he may have been an abuser. As his story is slowly uncovered, the women try to reconstruct a satisfying explanation for Gidion’s act and...

Over the course of a 90-minute parent/teacher conference, a grieving mother and an emotionally overwhelmed primary school teacher have a fraught conversation about the tragic suicide of the mother’s son, the teacher’s student, Gidion. Gidion may have been bullied severely-- or he may have been an abuser. As his story is slowly uncovered, the women try to reconstruct a satisfying explanation for Gidion’s act and come to terms with excruciating feelings of culpability.

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Gidion's Knot

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  • Avery Lewis: Gidion's Knot by Johnna Adams
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    I've read this script more times than I can count, and every time I read it, there's something new to appreciate. This is one of the most well written, captivating scripts out there. 'Gidion's Knot' is a dream show for actors and directors, and a master-class in playwriting. Absolutely incredible work!

    I've read this script more times than I can count, and every time I read it, there's something new to appreciate. This is one of the most well written, captivating scripts out there. 'Gidion's Knot' is a dream show for actors and directors, and a master-class in playwriting. Absolutely incredible work!

    ”
  • DeJuan James: Gidion's Knot by Johnna Adams
    “

    One of my favorite two-handers that I’ve had the pleasure of reading. A unique approach to people dealing with a loss in different ways. Would love to see a production of this!

    One of my favorite two-handers that I’ve had the pleasure of reading. A unique approach to people dealing with a loss in different ways. Would love to see a production of this!

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Gidion's Knot by Johnna Adams
    “

    A powerful look at coping with the unimaginable and discovering the truth behind the loss of a mother and teacher. Well done.

    A powerful look at coping with the unimaginable and discovering the truth behind the loss of a mother and teacher. Well done.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Corryn Fell
    40s-50s
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Heather Clark
    40s-50s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman