COMPULSION

by Courtney Seyl

This one act play explores the relationship between Alex and her OCD. After being free from her compulisions for a few years, she suddenly finds herself falling back into her old habits, unable to seperate reality from her dreams, and struggling to accept the advice from her new therapist.

This one act play explores the relationship between Alex and her OCD. After being free from her compulisions for a few years, she suddenly finds herself falling back into her old habits, unable to seperate reality from her dreams, and struggling to accept the advice from her new therapist.

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COMPULSION

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  • Rachel Leighson: COMPULSION

    A unique and powerful look into the daily struggle of someone dealing with compounded mental health issues. Heartfelt, gut-wrenching, and darkly funny, Courtney Seyl welcomes people into Alex's psyche with open arms and doesn't shy away from making us uncomfortable on the journey to understanding.

    A unique and powerful look into the daily struggle of someone dealing with compounded mental health issues. Heartfelt, gut-wrenching, and darkly funny, Courtney Seyl welcomes people into Alex's psyche with open arms and doesn't shy away from making us uncomfortable on the journey to understanding.

Production History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Shelter'n'Play, Year 2020
  • Type Professional, Organization Irondale On Women Festival, Year 2021
  • Type Fringe, Organization NY Winterfest, Year 2021