Early Decision

by Sam Heyman

TEN MINUTE: Mo and Clancy have been close friends for years. Now, Mo is headed to college, and she wants Clancy to come with her. There's only one problem: Clancy is not exactly good at standardized tests. Oh, and he doesn't want to go to college. Oh yeah, and he's Mo's imaginary friend. Can Mo's guidance counselor help her make the right decision for them both?

TEN MINUTE: Mo and Clancy have been close friends for years. Now, Mo is headed to college, and she wants Clancy to come with her. There's only one problem: Clancy is not exactly good at standardized tests. Oh, and he doesn't want to go to college. Oh yeah, and he's Mo's imaginary friend. Can Mo's guidance counselor help her make the right decision for them both?

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  • Jackie Martin: Early Decision by Sam Heyman
    “

    Mo isn’t ready to let go of her imaginary friend. Clancy, however, knows it’s what Mo needs. This play captures what it is like to be on the cusp of adulthood. Unexpected moments will keep audiences invested. “Early Decision” is a poignant, funny, and compelling short play.

    Mo isn’t ready to let go of her imaginary friend. Clancy, however, knows it’s what Mo needs. This play captures what it is like to be on the cusp of adulthood. Unexpected moments will keep audiences invested. “Early Decision” is a poignant, funny, and compelling short play.

    ”
  • Hilary Bluestein-Lyons: Early Decision by Sam Heyman
    “

    Early Decision has such compelling characters and a funny and poignant plot line, that it inspired me to write a sequel (with a nudge from Playwrights Thriving). I find Sam Heyman's writing style and topic choices to be deeply relatable, creative, and magnificently entertaining.

    Early Decision has such compelling characters and a funny and poignant plot line, that it inspired me to write a sequel (with a nudge from Playwrights Thriving). I find Sam Heyman's writing style and topic choices to be deeply relatable, creative, and magnificently entertaining.

    ”
  • Morey Norkin: Early Decision by Sam Heyman
    “

    What a wonderful imagination Sam Heyman has to create such a sweet play. He beautifully captures the insecurity so common during high school years as Mo, with the aid of an understanding school counselor, accepts the decision of her imaginary friend. Clever and heartwarming, a guaranteed festival favorite.

    What a wonderful imagination Sam Heyman has to create such a sweet play. He beautifully captures the insecurity so common during high school years as Mo, with the aid of an understanding school counselor, accepts the decision of her imaginary friend. Clever and heartwarming, a guaranteed festival favorite.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Mo
    A high school senior with a powerful imagination.
    17-18
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Clancy
    A humanoid elephant. Mo's imaginary friend.
    Flexible Age
    a man?
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Anita
    A high school guidance counselor.
    40s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary