Seven Words, An Exercise in Friendship

by Sowmya Ashokkumar

How many words does it take to start a friendship? How about to end a friendship? In Amina’s case, it took one sentence, seven words long, to unravel everything she thought she knew about a close friend. This meditation examines the stuff that makes up and breaks up female friendship.

How many words does it take to start a friendship? How about to end a friendship? In Amina’s case, it took one sentence, seven words long, to unravel everything she thought she knew about a close friend. This meditation examines the stuff that makes up and breaks up female friendship.

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    Playwrights Foundation highly recommends SEVEN WORDS, An Exercise in Friendship, which excelled to the Finalist round (top 35) for the 44th annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival out of 755 plays. Our community of readers felt this play best represented the mission of our festival. This work engaged us, inspired us, moved us, and was an outstanding example of transformative storytelling. Our local Bay Area Literary Council commends SEVEN WORDS as a compelling, relevant, cathartic new work which should be produced now. Congratulations! #BAPF2021

    Playwrights Foundation highly recommends SEVEN WORDS, An Exercise in Friendship, which excelled to the Finalist round (top 35) for the 44th annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival out of 755 plays. Our community of readers felt this play best represented the mission of our festival. This work engaged us, inspired us, moved us, and was an outstanding example of transformative storytelling. Our local Bay Area Literary Council commends SEVEN WORDS as a compelling, relevant, cathartic new work which should be produced now. Congratulations! #BAPF2021

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Awards

  • 44th Annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival
    Playwrights Foundation
    Finalist
    2021