reANIMA

[15-20 minutes, romantic sci-fi, 2F] Cricket totaled her meat vessel at a party—but not to worry! Her best friend has an industry hookup and made her a brand new one with all the bells and whistles she could ever want (and a few she’s slightly reluctant about). Now everything can get back to normal…right?

[15-20 minutes, romantic sci-fi, 2F] Cricket totaled her meat vessel at a party—but not to worry! Her best friend has an industry hookup and made her a brand new one with all the bells and whistles she could ever want (and a few she’s slightly reluctant about). Now everything can get back to normal…right?

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  • Mike Byham: reANIMA

    This is what to expect from Aly Kantor. Beautiful work. She brings wonder, and angst, and hope to a scenario that’s maybe just around the corner for humanity? Technical musings on the future of consciousness and yet the story centers on the most human elements of self in a relationship. Interesting, thoughtful and engaging story-telling. I love this piece.

    This is what to expect from Aly Kantor. Beautiful work. She brings wonder, and angst, and hope to a scenario that’s maybe just around the corner for humanity? Technical musings on the future of consciousness and yet the story centers on the most human elements of self in a relationship. Interesting, thoughtful and engaging story-telling. I love this piece.

  • Nora Louise Syran: reANIMA

    Aly Kantor reaches for and attains something of the metaphysical in her work and brings us skillfully along for the ride. "Having a body sucks. It sucks." Every time I read one of her works, I find myself in it somehow. And audience's will too.

    Aly Kantor reaches for and attains something of the metaphysical in her work and brings us skillfully along for the ride. "Having a body sucks. It sucks." Every time I read one of her works, I find myself in it somehow. And audience's will too.

  • John Busser: reANIMA

    03.13.25 - A superbly touching look at identity and the concept of "the ghost in the machine." Aly Kantor gives us two wonderful characters trying to find out if their old dynamic can still be viable after Cricket's transformation. Is she still Cricket, or just a vessel for a memory of her? This is weighty subject matter for a short play, but Kantor handles the treading of this new ground deftly and with charm. Just terrific writing.

    03.13.25 - A superbly touching look at identity and the concept of "the ghost in the machine." Aly Kantor gives us two wonderful characters trying to find out if their old dynamic can still be viable after Cricket's transformation. Is she still Cricket, or just a vessel for a memory of her? This is weighty subject matter for a short play, but Kantor handles the treading of this new ground deftly and with charm. Just terrific writing.

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Character Information

  • CRICKET
    a queer woman undergoing a major physical transition after a traumatic event.
    She’s flighty, sensitive, and a little rough around the edges, but goofy and generally sincere.
    Character Age
    20s - 30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Femme
  • AVEN
    a queer designer grappling with her own mental transition.
    she’s a plant mom, natural caretaker, and passionate try-hard with a deep, empathetic soul.
    Character Age
    20s - 30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Femme

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble, Year 2023

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Broken Arts Entertainment - The Future Podcast, Year 2024
  • Type Professional, Organization Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble, Year 2023

Awards

  • Outstanding Standalone Podcast
    The Hollywood Series
    Winner
    2025
  • New Jersey Webfest
    Selection
    2025
  • Hollywood Series
    Selection
    2025
  • LAWebfest 2025
    LAWebfest
    Selection
    2025
  • Best in Anthology
    Broken Arts Entertainment
    Winner
    2024