Simmer

by RJ Silva

Kristina has always wanted to learn magic from her grandmother Arabella, but her dad Joseph forbids it. After getting caught making her first potion with Arabella by her dad, she forces both to finally tell her why magic was kept away from her - revealing an old world mentality that will need to change if they want to keep the "family business" alive.

Kristina has always wanted to learn magic from her grandmother Arabella, but her dad Joseph forbids it. After getting caught making her first potion with Arabella by her dad, she forces both to finally tell her why magic was kept away from her - revealing an old world mentality that will need to change if they want to keep the "family business" alive.

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Simmer

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  • Scott Carter Cooper: Simmer by RJ Silva
    “

    Silva effortlessly creates authentic generations with conflicting and complementary points of view in this light little family comedy/drama. His senior citizens in particular are more than just plot devices for younger characters. They're delightful, fully rounded characters. Deceptively simple, this play packs a punch and uplifts without ever feeling forced or contrived.

    Silva effortlessly creates authentic generations with conflicting and complementary points of view in this light little family comedy/drama. His senior citizens in particular are more than just plot devices for younger characters. They're delightful, fully rounded characters. Deceptively simple, this play packs a punch and uplifts without ever feeling forced or contrived.

    ”

Character Information

  • Kristina
    Middle-school age, eager, curious, loves her grandma
    Pre-teen
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Arabella
    Magical, honors tradition, loves her granddaughter
    60s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Joseph
    Grounded, lives a non-magical life
    30s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

  • Workshop, The Final Draft - Orlando Fringe, 2020