What the Cat Dragged In

by Greg Mandryk

When Roger the cat brings in a small, wounded creature from outside, Jen and Lily are at a loss as what the thing could be and how exactly to deal with it. An attempt to put the creature out of its misery is met with an unnatural amount of resistance.

When Roger the cat brings in a small, wounded creature from outside, Jen and Lily are at a loss as what the thing could be and how exactly to deal with it. An attempt to put the creature out of its misery is met with an unnatural amount of resistance.

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What the Cat Dragged In

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  • John Busser: What the Cat Dragged In by Greg Mandryk
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    12.21.24 - The only thing Greg Mandryk excels at more that comedy, is horror, and this short does both is equal measure. What begins as an act of kindness turns into a fight for survival, for both Jen and Lily. Well, for whatever they brought into their home too. And it was a wise decision to keep the audience (as well as the girls) in the dark as to just what it is. That just ups the creep factor a hundredfold. The audio alone is terrifying.

    12.21.24 - The only thing Greg Mandryk excels at more that comedy, is horror, and this short does both is equal measure. What begins as an act of kindness turns into a fight for survival, for both Jen and Lily. Well, for whatever they brought into their home too. And it was a wise decision to keep the audience (as well as the girls) in the dark as to just what it is. That just ups the creep factor a hundredfold. The audio alone is terrifying.

    ”
  • Greg Burdick: What the Cat Dragged In by Greg Mandryk
    “

    One not-so-wonderful bonus of being a cat owner is the seemingly endless parade of offerings our feline friends drop at our feet after they’ve been outside, stalking. If you’re lucky, a simple “thank you,” gentle caress of praise, and discreet disposal of the carcass is enough to appease. But Greg Mandryk deftly delivers a far more horrifying scenario in this suspenseful short… featuring a stunning ending with “Wait Until Dark” energy that would be delicious fun for sound and light designers.

    One not-so-wonderful bonus of being a cat owner is the seemingly endless parade of offerings our feline friends drop at our feet after they’ve been outside, stalking. If you’re lucky, a simple “thank you,” gentle caress of praise, and discreet disposal of the carcass is enough to appease. But Greg Mandryk deftly delivers a far more horrifying scenario in this suspenseful short… featuring a stunning ending with “Wait Until Dark” energy that would be delicious fun for sound and light designers.

    ”

Character Information

  • Lily
    20s-30s
    female
  • Jen
    20s-30s
    Female

Development History

  • Reading, Cleveland Public Theatre's Dark Room, 2024