Animal Control

by Chandler Hubbard

2020 American Theatre Critics Association/Steinberg New Play Award Citation.

Newly-promoted Kim Hawkins finds herself lost in the bureaucracy of the Carson County Animal Control as she tries to settle a dispute between two warring dog owners. A tragicomedy of control, communication and compassion.

2020 American Theatre Critics Association/Steinberg New Play Award Citation.

Newly-promoted Kim Hawkins finds herself lost in the bureaucracy of the Carson County Animal Control as she tries to settle a dispute between two warring dog owners. A tragicomedy of control, communication and compassion.

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Animal Control

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  • Hannah Vaughn: Animal Control by Chandler Hubbard
    “

    Great script! Complex, interesting dynamics at play between the characters and such a heart-wrenching topic. The pacing and the dialogue all feel on point. It is an engaging read and it would be great to see this come to life on stage.

    Great script! Complex, interesting dynamics at play between the characters and such a heart-wrenching topic. The pacing and the dialogue all feel on point. It is an engaging read and it would be great to see this come to life on stage.

    ”
  • Zachary Neiditch-Greenwell: Animal Control by Chandler Hubbard
    “

    Wow. This script somehow manages to be hilarious, gripping, frightening and tragic all in one go. Well-written characters are caught in a taut, believable conflict. I will be thinking about this one for awhile.

    Wow. This script somehow manages to be hilarious, gripping, frightening and tragic all in one go. Well-written characters are caught in a taut, believable conflict. I will be thinking about this one for awhile.

    ”
  • Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend: Animal Control by Chandler Hubbard
    “

    This play is so, so good. The woman who recently found herself in charge of the Carson County Animal Control has to mediate a dispute between two dog owners in this play about assumptions and why we (humans AND dogs) are the way we are. With a small cast and a single set, this would be easy for a theater company of any size to produce, and they should - it's wonderful, and the ending broke my heart.

    This play is so, so good. The woman who recently found herself in charge of the Carson County Animal Control has to mediate a dispute between two dog owners in this play about assumptions and why we (humans AND dogs) are the way we are. With a small cast and a single set, this would be easy for a theater company of any size to produce, and they should - it's wonderful, and the ending broke my heart.

    ”
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Character Information

Races are not defined in the script, but it's purposefully designed not to be performed by an entirely white cast.
  • Kim
    Woman of Steel on the outside, nervous wreck on the inside. Judge, jury, executioner?
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Corinne
    Either street-smart or street-wise, but certainly not both.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Marc
    The human equivalent of a goldendoodle
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Dan
    Misunderstood, maybe, but purposefully so.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Patty
    Wields spite and tact in equal measure
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary

Production History

  • Professional, Firehouse Theatre, 2019
  • Professional, American Lives Theatre, 2023

Awards

  • American Theatre Critics Association / Steinberg New Play Award
    Finalist
    2019