The Elephants In The Room

Two elephants. 1.15 acres. 50 years.
What could possibly go right?
A darkly funny two-hander about captivity, freedom, and everything in between.

Two elephants. 1.15 acres. 50 years.
What could possibly go right?
A darkly funny two-hander about captivity, freedom, and everything in between.

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The Elephants In The Room

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  • Daniel Hirsch: The Elephants In The Room

    An elephant never forgets... but when you've lived a lifetime in captivity maybe you'd like to? This achingly funny, philosophical, and poignant play delves into the heart of the question of personhood and centers an indelible odd couple in Happy and Patty that I won't soon forget.

    An elephant never forgets... but when you've lived a lifetime in captivity maybe you'd like to? This achingly funny, philosophical, and poignant play delves into the heart of the question of personhood and centers an indelible odd couple in Happy and Patty that I won't soon forget.

HAPPY
Elephas maximus
Serious, smart, and profound.
Doesn’t have the most amazing sense of humor.

PATTY
Elephas maximus
Cheerful, creative, and gullible.
Terrified of being alone. A natural entertainer.

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