←Recommendations of In Character

Those who question the prevalence of sexual harassment in the film industry (and every industry for that matter) really need to read this play. It offers a detailed analysis of just how cunning some of the toxic males in the industry are. The way the predator in this play manipulates every moment is chilling and feels terrifyingly real. We also have a character we can cheer on, a woman who is too smart to let herself be used. A powerful, relevant play.

KATE MCMORRAN dramatically and clearly displays the callousness and cruelty of a male Director, who offers to be a young female actor’s mentor but is really only a sex predictor. “In Character” is powerful and will have the audience thinking about the dynamics of sexual harassment. This play needs to be read and seen.

Kate McMorran achieves so much in this short masterclass - power dynamics, rich backstory, positioning us in the aftermath of action rather than within it, that the reader is immediately thrown into rage over Mel's gaslighting at the hands of this manipulative mentor, who infuriatingly slurps noodles as she articulates her harassment and turns the onus back on her. The empowering final image gives us hope, mixed with the reality that Mel probably doesn't stand a chance at bringing this guy down. But we're glad she stood up and said something.

A chilling look at how perpetrators gaslight their victims to get away with their abuse. This work shines a light on conduct that has been permitted in the theatre for far too long.

Powerful short play carefully articulating the muddy waters of way too many rehearsal rooms. I think it's really important how Kate gave the offender a case for plausible deniability. Harassment is messy and very rarely black and white. Kate's words highlight that treacherous ground way too many of us have found ourselves upon.

A powerful short script about dominance and control in theatre. So much said.

This play completely took my breath away after reading it. It's amazing how skillfully McMorran captures this vital issue in such a short time. As we are coming to terms with how prevalent sexual harassment is in theatre and how much men get away with because they go "method," this is a play that should be performed everywhere and often to remind us of how real and troubling this problem is.