Cycle Play

by Megan Tabaque

FULL LENGTH: When two strangers meet in an urban boutique cycling studio their budding friendship ramps up into a smoothie-ridden rampage of revenge. The cult like language of the club and their intense connection reverberates beyond the studio walls. Cycle Play asks us “Is toxic femininity like, a thing?" and "How combustible are those fast-female-friendships we’ve all been swept up in?" A comedic thriller for...

FULL LENGTH: When two strangers meet in an urban boutique cycling studio their budding friendship ramps up into a smoothie-ridden rampage of revenge. The cult like language of the club and their intense connection reverberates beyond the studio walls. Cycle Play asks us “Is toxic femininity like, a thing?" and "How combustible are those fast-female-friendships we’ve all been swept up in?" A comedic thriller for two actors and one wig.

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  • Ally Varitek: Cycle Play

    I love that this play acknowledges both the healing power of getting in tune with your body after trauma AND the darkness that can come from the intersection of toxic femininity and wellness culture in the aftermath. This play is a wrestling match and a dream of a two-hander for female actor-athletes. I can see this being great material for stage combat scene work as well as a full performance in a traditional space OR on location. Can someone program this now so I can come??

    I love that this play acknowledges both the healing power of getting in tune with your body after trauma AND the darkness that can come from the intersection of toxic femininity and wellness culture in the aftermath. This play is a wrestling match and a dream of a two-hander for female actor-athletes. I can see this being great material for stage combat scene work as well as a full performance in a traditional space OR on location. Can someone program this now so I can come??

  • Aly Kantor: Cycle Play

    "Toxic femininity" lives somewhere in the space between your local spin gym and the Jamba Juice - and in the world of this vivid, theatrical play, we come to learn that it's dark, lonely, and destructive. I found this play, at once, both strange and foreign and deeply familiar. If you don't know these absurd characters in real life, you've probably met them in the comments section on Pinterest or Instagram. I was most taken by some of the vibrant visual storytelling in the piece - disembodied wigs and impossible mountains of smoothie cups abound! Funny, fascinating, and... fiery! Literally!

    "Toxic femininity" lives somewhere in the space between your local spin gym and the Jamba Juice - and in the world of this vivid, theatrical play, we come to learn that it's dark, lonely, and destructive. I found this play, at once, both strange and foreign and deeply familiar. If you don't know these absurd characters in real life, you've probably met them in the comments section on Pinterest or Instagram. I was most taken by some of the vibrant visual storytelling in the piece - disembodied wigs and impossible mountains of smoothie cups abound! Funny, fascinating, and... fiery! Literally!

  • Shaun Leisher: Cycle Play

    Such a unique play about female friendship and empowerment. Love how form is messed with in this play.

    Such a unique play about female friendship and empowerment. Love how form is messed with in this play.

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Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization The Workshop Theater, Year 2020
  • Type Workshop, Organization Salvage Vanguard Theater, Year 2018

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Mirrorbox Theater, Year 2022