Genie-ology

Win Edgars believes if he can prove an impressive ancestral lineage, he has a shot at dating Bethany Harris. His hopes are pinned on Leslie Pressly, a “genealogist” he found through a Facebook ad. When his Puritan grandmother appears in the flesh with a burning vendetta, he’s in over his head. Which witch will win Win in this 20-minute comical romp?

Win Edgars believes if he can prove an impressive ancestral lineage, he has a shot at dating Bethany Harris. His hopes are pinned on Leslie Pressly, a “genealogist” he found through a Facebook ad. When his Puritan grandmother appears in the flesh with a burning vendetta, he’s in over his head. Which witch will win Win in this 20-minute comical romp?

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Genie-ology

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  • Kim E. Ruyle: Genie-ology

    First off, you’ve got to love Ciampi’s character descriptions. And, yes, those colorful characters live up to their descriptions in this zany romp. The dialogue, especially of Dorcas, is priceless, e.g., “The gaseous cloud of a supper meat gone rank.” Check out this truly fun and funny play. Fly thine freak flag!

    First off, you’ve got to love Ciampi’s character descriptions. And, yes, those colorful characters live up to their descriptions in this zany romp. The dialogue, especially of Dorcas, is priceless, e.g., “The gaseous cloud of a supper meat gone rank.” Check out this truly fun and funny play. Fly thine freak flag!

  • Michael Normandy: Genie-ology

    The writing is crisp and heartfelt, building on a very funny scenario. It's a "leave-'em-wantin-more" story-- you want the playwright to come up with another magical scenario for the remarkable Leslie Pressly. Well done.

    The writing is crisp and heartfelt, building on a very funny scenario. It's a "leave-'em-wantin-more" story-- you want the playwright to come up with another magical scenario for the remarkable Leslie Pressly. Well done.

  • Lucy Wang: Genie-ology

    This is a fun, multi-generational, and multi-layered play filled with wonder and laughs. This play should be performed everywhere as it also inspires us to think about magic of who we are and who we want to be. Genie-ology is full of genius.

    This is a fun, multi-generational, and multi-layered play filled with wonder and laughs. This play should be performed everywhere as it also inspires us to think about magic of who we are and who we want to be. Genie-ology is full of genius.

3 women, 1 male. Strong female roles, including an older actor. Flexible casting

WIN EDGARS - Male - A pharmacy tech. He owns every color of Lands End khaki pants and eats baked beans from the can.

LESLIE PRESSLY - Female - A bright and ambitious entrepreneur with a unique set of skills.

DORCAS SHAW - Female - A pissed as hell Puritan. No, really. Think 1690.

BETHANY HARRIS - Female - High fashion, high maintenance, highly likely to drive a car that only takes Supreme at the gas pump.

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Broken Arts Entertainment, Year 2026
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Kirk Players Chicago, Year 2024
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Creative 306, Year 2023
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Alumnae Theatre Toronto, Year 2022

Awards

  • Best One-Act Play
    Creative 360 ArtSpeaks Festival
    Winner
    2023
  • New Ideas Festival
    Alumnae Theatre
    Winner
    2022