TEN MINUTE: Dave and Alan have been inseparable since they were cubs, but lately there's been some distance between the pair. Could someone new be trying to drive a wedge between them? Or is this relational fissure a change that's been a long time coming?
A comedic drama about lions, and the consequences of free love.
Updated Draft Uploaded 10/11/24!
TEN MINUTE: Dave and Alan have been inseparable since they were cubs, but lately there's been some distance between the pair. Could someone new be trying to drive a wedge between them? Or is this relational fissure a change that's been a long time coming?
A comedic drama about lions, and the consequences of free love.
Updated Draft Uploaded 10/11/24!
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Manes Before Dames
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Steven G. Martin:
Manes Before Dames
by Sam Heyman
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Come for the bawdy humor in "Manes Before Dames," stay for the highly emotional core. The boys-will-be-boys humor among anthropomorphized lions made me laugh out loud, but Sam Heyman knows the true impact of this story is that Dave makes a choice to stand up for himself and what he needs. [24/10/12]
Come for the bawdy humor in "Manes Before Dames," stay for the highly emotional core. The boys-will-be-boys humor among anthropomorphized lions made me laugh out loud, but Sam Heyman knows the true impact of this story is that Dave makes a choice to stand up for himself and what he needs. [24/10/12]
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Julie Zaffarano:
Manes Before Dames
by Sam Heyman
“
"Manes before Dames" is a beautifully layered play -- very funny and heartfelt. The struggles are real and human. Love that the characters are lions and lionesses (the pride community metaphor is fantastic). Well done.
"Manes before Dames" is a beautifully layered play -- very funny and heartfelt. The struggles are real and human. Love that the characters are lions and lionesses (the pride community metaphor is fantastic). Well done.
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Brent Alles:
Manes Before Dames
by Sam Heyman
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Sam should take much pride in writing such a funny piece based on this premise. (OK, sorry, got that out of the way.) Just imagining the staging of this put a smile on my face, and then there were many laugh-out-loud moments throughout. That being said, there's also actually some real insight in terms of relationships, societal expectations, and responsibility to be found here. Pretty masterful work for a 10-minute. This is going to be a great entry into any 10-minute festival that chooses to have it.
Sam should take much pride in writing such a funny piece based on this premise. (OK, sorry, got that out of the way.) Just imagining the staging of this put a smile on my face, and then there were many laugh-out-loud moments throughout. That being said, there's also actually some real insight in terms of relationships, societal expectations, and responsibility to be found here. Pretty masterful work for a 10-minute. This is going to be a great entry into any 10-minute festival that chooses to have it.
