Like The Ivy Clings

by Bryan Montemayor

Within the confines of an ICE detention center, Karina and Odessa perform a hunger strike in protest of the horrific treatment brought onto them and their fellow inmates by the facility and its staff. The pair must find strength in their cause as they struggle through the rebellion of both their bodies and the institution surrounding them.

Within the confines of an ICE detention center, Karina and Odessa perform a hunger strike in protest of the horrific treatment brought onto them and their fellow inmates by the facility and its staff. The pair must find strength in their cause as they struggle through the rebellion of both their bodies and the institution surrounding them.

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Like The Ivy Clings

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  • Quinn Xavier Hernandez: Like The Ivy Clings by Bryan Montemayor
    “

    Bryan Montemayor is unapologetic and necessarily brutal in his examination of ICE detention centers and the people trapped inside. Perfectly paced, heartbreakingly honest, and raw. LIKE THE IVY CLINGS is a fantastic ten-minute play that everyone should consider when putting together a festival!

    Bryan Montemayor is unapologetic and necessarily brutal in his examination of ICE detention centers and the people trapped inside. Perfectly paced, heartbreakingly honest, and raw. LIKE THE IVY CLINGS is a fantastic ten-minute play that everyone should consider when putting together a festival!

    ”
  • Adrian Baynard: Like The Ivy Clings by Bryan Montemayor
    “

    Montemayor has weaved together a brutal game of chess, in which the odds are stacked heavily against what is morally right. The setting of an ICE detention center brings a spotlight to an embarrassing truth that America often is more than happy to forget. We witness the conflict of a hunger strike and people in dire need of help, outside of social media posts. Add in the brutal treatment of ICE officers to end this movement and protest built on suffering, this play is a hard watch but a necessary one. So much done in only 10 minutes.

    Montemayor has weaved together a brutal game of chess, in which the odds are stacked heavily against what is morally right. The setting of an ICE detention center brings a spotlight to an embarrassing truth that America often is more than happy to forget. We witness the conflict of a hunger strike and people in dire need of help, outside of social media posts. Add in the brutal treatment of ICE officers to end this movement and protest built on suffering, this play is a hard watch but a necessary one. So much done in only 10 minutes.

    ”

Character Information

Karina and Odessa need to speak Spanish.

Dialects are optional.
  • Karina
    Born in Mexico, brought to the United States as a baby. Raised in Texas. Undocumented immigrant.
    19
    Latinx
    any female-identifying
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Odessa
    Born and raised in Peru, moved to the United States at 12 years old. Undocumented Immigrant.
    30
    Latinx
    any female identifying
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Bradshaw
    ICE Detention Officer. Born and Raised in Texas.
    32
    White
    Male or Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Male

Production History

  • University, Purdue Theatre, Virtual Production, 2020