←Recommendations of Mnemorian

The playwright gently introduces the terrific premise of this short play, then skillfully draws out the wide range of character-true emotions. If you love history and the supernatural, this piece is well-worth a look.

"Did she leave? The woman who was sitting next to me."

From that moment, I was brought into the engaging sci-fi world of this play. I'm so intrigued by the family, the concept, and the beautiful ways that gender plays a role in this piece. This play has great intergenerational opportunities for actors across the spectrum.

This short journey into the shared memories of a family goes into the territory of science fiction without all of the special effects. The subtle suggestion that being able to recall ancestral memories is an interpretation for real-life diversities makes this a compelling allegory for reality. Listening to this reading at Midwest Dramatists Conference put me of a mind of the works of Ray Bradbury: lyrical and deceptively impactful. (10/03/24)

A fascinating premise that draws you in and makes you want more. Great characters. I saw the reading at the Midwest Dramatists Center and was pleased to hear that she is expanding this 10-minute play into a larger work.

A short play that jumps straight into the conflict, and reveals a whole new world within a few minutes. A worthy addition for any theatre looking for small plays that contain big ideas, with a multi-generational cast that offers juicy roles for an older and a younger actor.

Haunting and strangely reassuring. A tale that touches upon the most active ghosts in the world, our memories. Annie Considine opens the doors for countless stories, and I want to be in the front row for each of them!

Mnemorian excellently examines family relationships, ghosts, death, memories, neurodiversity, and more in a short time span. I was instantly transported to the world Annie Considine has created.

Considine's imaginative spin on epigenetics takes on a lot in 10 minutes: family estrangement, historical drama, LGBTQ issues - and weaves them into a drama rooted in very human stories. An interesting concept spun into an absorbing short piece.

A mysterious and ethereal slice of urban fantasy. Even with a lot of worldbuilding to unfold, the play effortlessly pulls the audience in, and manages to be both satisfying in its own right while leaving me wanting to see even more from these characters and concepts.