Siblings

by David Hodges

Dave makes a disturbing and transgressive suggestion to his sisters about how they should celebrate the birthday of their deeply disabled brother . . . and they can't stop laughing about it.

Dave makes a disturbing and transgressive suggestion to his sisters about how they should celebrate the birthday of their deeply disabled brother . . . and they can't stop laughing about it.

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Siblings

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  • Paul Donnelly: Siblings

    A daringly comical exploration of the sexuality of the severely disabled and of care givers' responsibility to acknowledge that part of their humanity. I am in awe of how boldly and successfully David Hodges addresses this difficult topic. This a very funny and thought provoking play.

    A daringly comical exploration of the sexuality of the severely disabled and of care givers' responsibility to acknowledge that part of their humanity. I am in awe of how boldly and successfully David Hodges addresses this difficult topic. This a very funny and thought provoking play.

  • Robert Weibezahl: Siblings

    The things we wonder but don’t talk about. The sexuality of the severely disabled. Sibling intimacy. Hodges treads into these taboo realms in a truly original short play that makes us laugh as it triggers much to think about and, yes, talk about. Brave writers take us outside our comfort zone. Good writers don’t preach while doing so. In “Siblings,” Hodges proves himself one such brave and good writer.

    The things we wonder but don’t talk about. The sexuality of the severely disabled. Sibling intimacy. Hodges treads into these taboo realms in a truly original short play that makes us laugh as it triggers much to think about and, yes, talk about. Brave writers take us outside our comfort zone. Good writers don’t preach while doing so. In “Siblings,” Hodges proves himself one such brave and good writer.

  • Andrew Martineau: Siblings

    SIBLINGS deals with very human sexual urges of a disabled brother with frank insights that could lead to a highly impactful post-show discussion. Hodges handles the sensitive topic with skill as a dramatic, compelling play and not simply a lecture. The opportunities for actors to show a wide range of complex emotions in this short play is amazing. Well done, David!

    SIBLINGS deals with very human sexual urges of a disabled brother with frank insights that could lead to a highly impactful post-show discussion. Hodges handles the sensitive topic with skill as a dramatic, compelling play and not simply a lecture. The opportunities for actors to show a wide range of complex emotions in this short play is amazing. Well done, David!

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Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Philadelphia Dramatists Center, Year 2019