Flicker

by Claire Waldrop

TEN MINUTE - When Matty falls into an abandoned mine shaft, he and his unexpected help must search for the light before the darkness swallows it all.

TEN MINUTE - When Matty falls into an abandoned mine shaft, he and his unexpected help must search for the light before the darkness swallows it all.

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Flicker

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  • Brenton Kniess: Flicker by Claire Waldrop
    “

    12/1/24 - Claire Waldrop’s FLICKER not only has a compelling atmosphere, but it also provides us with authentic characters that are impressively fully realized in a matter of seconds. FLICKER shows us that we see our true self not in light, but in darkness. This is an incredibly original play that deserves an audience.

    12/1/24 - Claire Waldrop’s FLICKER not only has a compelling atmosphere, but it also provides us with authentic characters that are impressively fully realized in a matter of seconds. FLICKER shows us that we see our true self not in light, but in darkness. This is an incredibly original play that deserves an audience.

    ”
  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: Flicker by Claire Waldrop
    “

    Such a sad and eerie story about resilience. The audience will be cheering for Matty and William. I hope they both get to go home, wherever that may be.

    Such a sad and eerie story about resilience. The audience will be cheering for Matty and William. I hope they both get to go home, wherever that may be.

    ”

Character Information

  • Matty
    A headstrong kid who wants to be more grown than he is.
    10
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • William
    An anachronistic miner with a lung of coal and a heart of gold.
    23
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Production History

  • Fringe, Greenbrier Valley Theatre , 2024

Awards

  • 2024 Appalachia New Voices Selection
    Greenbrier Valley Theatre
    Selection
    2024