HUMAN(E)

by Desireé York

HUMAN(E) tells the personal story of two racially and socioeconomically diverse women affected by genetic diseases. The survival of he fittest theory is put to the test as their worlds intertwine like the the coils of a strand of DNA, leading them to answer one defining question: what would you do to hold onto someone you love?

HUMAN(E) tells the personal story of two racially and socioeconomically diverse women affected by genetic diseases. The survival of he fittest theory is put to the test as their worlds intertwine like the the coils of a strand of DNA, leading them to answer one defining question: what would you do to hold onto someone you love?

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HUMAN(E)

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  • Rhiannon Ling: HUMAN(E) by Desireé York
    “

    I adored this play. York so very cleverly entwines science and the humanities, weaving two very different women (at first glance) into a line as intrinsic and (non)sensical as the DNA she speaks of. It is compelling. It is touching and funny. It is gut-punching and loving. I loved every moment of reading it.

    I adored this play. York so very cleverly entwines science and the humanities, weaving two very different women (at first glance) into a line as intrinsic and (non)sensical as the DNA she speaks of. It is compelling. It is touching and funny. It is gut-punching and loving. I loved every moment of reading it.

    ”
MOLLY ROYCE: Late 20’s, White female. Brainy, socially awkward with her head in the stars.

SHAYNA WILLIAM: Mid to late 29's, African American female. Down to earth, blunt with a drive and determination that tends to hide a deep sense of loyalty and sensitivity.

MOTHER: Mid 50's to early 60's, White female. Mother of MOLLY ROYCE. Submissive, practical housewife, whose foundation has crumbled, sending her out of orbit.

SHAYNA’S MOTHER/JUSTINE/NURSE: Middle-aged female of any ethnicity. Hardworking, self-sacrificing nurturer with powers of empathy and insight.

Development History

  • Reading, MACH 33: Caltech/Pasadena Playhouse Festival of New Plays, 2020

Awards

  • MACH 33: Caltech/Pasadena Playhouse New Works Festival
    Selection
    2020