Stay

by Maripat Allen

Ten minute drama. A mother confronts loss during a nocturnal visit from her son

Ten minute drama. A mother confronts loss during a nocturnal visit from her son

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  • Tom Erb: Stay

    For a heartfelt drama that explores family bonds and the process of letting go, I recommend the play "STAY" by Maripat Allen. It's an emotional ten-minute piece that beautifully captures the bittersweet emotions of change and loss.

    For a heartfelt drama that explores family bonds and the process of letting go, I recommend the play "STAY" by Maripat Allen. It's an emotional ten-minute piece that beautifully captures the bittersweet emotions of change and loss.

  • Neil Radtke: Stay

    This is a beautifully crafted exploration of familial relationships and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of loss and change. Maripat Allen skillfully navigates themes of loss, letting go, and the enduring power of love. Powerful. Excellent!

    This is a beautifully crafted exploration of familial relationships and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of loss and change. Maripat Allen skillfully navigates themes of loss, letting go, and the enduring power of love. Powerful. Excellent!

  • Eric Mansfield: Stay

    The beauty of STAY is that it plants a seed in the audience's laps and then grows it slowly through the late-night intimate verbal volleyball between a mother and son. Maripat Allen's intent with this short drama isn't to surprise the audience but to take the viewers on a ride of anticipation waiting for the mother to ask THE question. This would make for a nice production with low-light and soft words, leaving the audience to wonder how they would handle the same overwhelming moments. Great work!

    The beauty of STAY is that it plants a seed in the audience's laps and then grows it slowly through the late-night intimate verbal volleyball between a mother and son. Maripat Allen's intent with this short drama isn't to surprise the audience but to take the viewers on a ride of anticipation waiting for the mother to ask THE question. This would make for a nice production with low-light and soft words, leaving the audience to wonder how they would handle the same overwhelming moments. Great work!

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization The Actor's Studio of Newburyport, Year 2019
  • Type Community Theater, Organization The Acorn Theatre in Three Oaks Michigan, Year 2017
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Where Art Meets, Manistee, Michigan, Year 2019
  • Type University, Organization Crafton Hills College New Works Festival, Yucaipa CA, Year 2022