where the canary dies

by Tyler Joseph Rossi

Two estranged sisters descend into an abandoned mine to spread the ashes of a friend and soon discover they can’t resurface without also confronting their messy and traumatic childhood. But they’re not the only ones (things?) lingering down in the old mine—so will they be able to resurface at all?

Two estranged sisters descend into an abandoned mine to spread the ashes of a friend and soon discover they can’t resurface without also confronting their messy and traumatic childhood. But they’re not the only ones (things?) lingering down in the old mine—so will they be able to resurface at all?

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where the canary dies

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  • Straton Rushing: where the canary dies by Tyler Joseph Rossi
    “

    "Canary" is moving, very tonally unique, and downright terrifying! This show should be in the October slot of your theatre. With two strong actresses, this script will leave jaws on the floor.

    "Canary" is moving, very tonally unique, and downright terrifying! This show should be in the October slot of your theatre. With two strong actresses, this script will leave jaws on the floor.

    ”

Character Information

  • Maggie
    28
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Eden
    27
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Development History

  • Reading, The Catholic University of America, 2024

Production History

  • University, The Catholic University of America, 2025