←Recommendations of Sisters from the Same Mister

I recently experienced an audio recording of this play on the Theatrical Shenanigans podcast, and it was terrific. When 2 sisters learn of a third through a DNA test, the revelations bring both joy and pain. But Deb Cole's characters manage to work through both and forge a new path for the three. I like that there are 2 sisters with opposing viewpoints to their discovery while the third plays a cautious middle ground. Nothing is black and white here. And the grays are much more interesting to watch.

This play is a touching play about family, identity, and secrets. Through Melissa, Amanda, and Dana, the story explores themes like acceptance and forgiveness. Set in a typical suburban home, the play feels relatable and modern. With its genuine dialogue and relatable situations, it draws audiences into the characters' emotional journey. This play encourages reflection on the complexities of relationships and the importance of understanding and belonging.

Seeing the source of our pain and facing it takes such courage. But epiphanies are essential to moving forward in life. A lovely short piece with lots of heart. Listen to a super audio production on Theatrical Shenanigans: https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/international-womens-day-sp…

The advent of home DNA testing and supporting websites have made it easier to find previously unknown relatives. Finding is one thing. Connecting another. In a lively and engaging 10 minutes, Deb Cole shows us the awkwardness of two middle-aged sisters meeting a much younger half-sister for the first time. Uncomfortable family secrets are revealed, but that opens the door for the three to truly be sisters. Audiences will enjoy this and may even want to share their own DNA stories.

Cole's ten-minute drama is a moving exploration of family and what it means, as two middle-aged sisters meet, for the first time, the younger sister they never knew they had. With an engrossing and (thanks to DNA websites) realistic situation and three great roles for women, this play is sure to connect with audiences everywhere.

Families can be messy, especially when siblings are revealed later in life. All three of these sisters come from families made dysfunctional by marital infidelities. Their connection is halting, even prickly, at first, but they come to a point of acceptance. These are three well-drawn characters on a high stakes and ultimately moving journey.

Ah, secrets! Every family has them. But how do sisters react when they are confronted with a sudden sister. It seems they have more in common than just a philandering father. Family is family.

Family relationships can be complicated, especially when introducing years of hidden secrets and a DNA test into the mix! From the beginning, our curiosity aligns with Amanda and Melissa's, eager to discover who will knock on the door. The vulnerability is palpable; we share the fear and awkwardness as they encounter Dana. I love how they find common ground and their journey leaves them with something distinct—an evolved definition of family. Furthermore, the juxtaposition of living nearby yet feeling worlds apart adds a compelling layer to the story. BRAVA!

This is a story about family. Even though this family wasn't always aware of one another's existence, the beauty is that family has connection and can choose to pursue that connection with love or not. With DNA tests available to the general public, there are a lot of these families coming together now and this play really highlights the ups and downs of new found family. I loved the developing connections and the hope we are left with at the end.

Amanda does a sisterly turn around after being frosty to her newly discovered DNA family member. She discovers she and Dana have more in common than allergies and the need to share secrets, to dispose of them and to start new ones. Good job, Debra.