Ellida

by Nora Louise Syran

(A 5 minute monologue) Ellida treads water in a Norwegian fjord during a long week of sailing camp. She's already failed the rowing exercise and camping out on a rock all night under a sun that doesn't set. She can drown or swim in and give up; she's not giving up. Inspired by Henrik Ibsen's "The Lady From the Sea"

(A 5 minute monologue) Ellida treads water in a Norwegian fjord during a long week of sailing camp. She's already failed the rowing exercise and camping out on a rock all night under a sun that doesn't set. She can drown or swim in and give up; she's not giving up. Inspired by Henrik Ibsen's "The Lady From the Sea"

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  • Ken Love: Ellida by Nora Louise Syran
    “

    Like the poetry of Louise Gluck and Elizabeth Bishop, Nora Louise Syran's "Ellida" is a haunting, lyrical monologue of a woman who, in point of fact, is fighting for her life. Like Ibsen's "The Lady From the Sea", the titular character seems tortured by the choices she must make. This piece could easily be broken into verse and read or spoken as a poem. Beautifully done!

    Like the poetry of Louise Gluck and Elizabeth Bishop, Nora Louise Syran's "Ellida" is a haunting, lyrical monologue of a woman who, in point of fact, is fighting for her life. Like Ibsen's "The Lady From the Sea", the titular character seems tortured by the choices she must make. This piece could easily be broken into verse and read or spoken as a poem. Beautifully done!

    ”
  • Glenn Alterman: Ellida by Nora Louise Syran
    “

    Ellida is a beautiful, dreamlike monologue by Nora Louise Syran, inspired by Henrik Ibsen's "The Lady From the Sea". A young woman is treading water at a sailing camp. She’s tired and wants to just give up. We get to experience her torturous inner battle as she desperately tries not to give up.
    . Beautifully written. Recommended!

    Ellida is a beautiful, dreamlike monologue by Nora Louise Syran, inspired by Henrik Ibsen's "The Lady From the Sea". A young woman is treading water at a sailing camp. She’s tired and wants to just give up. We get to experience her torturous inner battle as she desperately tries not to give up.
    . Beautifully written. Recommended!

    ”
  • John Mabey: Ellida by Nora Louise Syran
    “

    The imagery of water, rowboats, desire, and ambition all combine in ELLIDA, a powerful monologue from Nora Louise Syran. There's an romanticism throughout that compliments so well her drive to succeed in an unforgiving environment. A wonderful blend of active, forward-moving activity with emotional reflection on what sailing truly means in this moment.

    The imagery of water, rowboats, desire, and ambition all combine in ELLIDA, a powerful monologue from Nora Louise Syran. There's an romanticism throughout that compliments so well her drive to succeed in an unforgiving environment. A wonderful blend of active, forward-moving activity with emotional reflection on what sailing truly means in this moment.

    ”
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