MAMA (3-minute play)

by Agnes Palfi

This play depicts life racing by in under a minute, devoid of the need to accumulate pain. While we encounter a few traumas, they cannot deeply affect us in such a short span. The older generation swiftly departs, replaced in moments by the younger, only to vanish before we can grow accustomed to them. Meanwhile, time marches on.

This play depicts life racing by in under a minute, devoid of the need to accumulate pain. While we encounter a few traumas, they cannot deeply affect us in such a short span. The older generation swiftly departs, replaced in moments by the younger, only to vanish before we can grow accustomed to them. Meanwhile, time marches on.

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MAMA (3-minute play)

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  • Andrew Martineau: MAMA (3-minute play) by Agnes Palfi
    “

    There is a surprisingly fresh theatricality to this brief play that beautifully demonstrates how fleeting life can be. I love how Agnes Palfi weaves familiar connections of family life around the kitchen time that race by in an instant, such as Mam’s shortbread and The Little Prince book. What a wonderful play for actors to practice their craft, and what a revelation for audiences. Very original and profound.

    There is a surprisingly fresh theatricality to this brief play that beautifully demonstrates how fleeting life can be. I love how Agnes Palfi weaves familiar connections of family life around the kitchen time that race by in an instant, such as Mam’s shortbread and The Little Prince book. What a wonderful play for actors to practice their craft, and what a revelation for audiences. Very original and profound.

    ”
  • Cam Eickmeyer: MAMA (3-minute play) by Agnes Palfi
    “

    Devastating short play. So much of life happens around the kitchen table and it all goes by so fast. As a parent of young children this floored me. Incredible piece of beautiful art.

    Devastating short play. So much of life happens around the kitchen table and it all goes by so fast. As a parent of young children this floored me. Incredible piece of beautiful art.

    ”
  • Dan Taube: MAMA (3-minute play) by Agnes Palfi
    “

    Cycle of life indeed. Also, the ending brings to mind, “Cats in the Cradle”. Which is to say this is the most epic 5 minute play I’ve ever read. The sped up passing of time element is fascinating. Give it a shot, I know you’ll enjoy it!

    Cycle of life indeed. Also, the ending brings to mind, “Cats in the Cradle”. Which is to say this is the most epic 5 minute play I’ve ever read. The sped up passing of time element is fascinating. Give it a shot, I know you’ll enjoy it!

    ”