The Boy And The Ear

by Mitchell Gavin

Henry has been living in the woods after leaving his abusive household. He happens upon a severed and rotting ear, which he picks up and befriends. After he learns to talk to the ear, the ear begins to talk back. Henry, along with his newfound companion Rae, join the circus and bring the talking ear all around the world! A loving tale of friendship, The Boy And The Ear will teach you to find beauty in everything...

Henry has been living in the woods after leaving his abusive household. He happens upon a severed and rotting ear, which he picks up and befriends. After he learns to talk to the ear, the ear begins to talk back. Henry, along with his newfound companion Rae, join the circus and bring the talking ear all around the world! A loving tale of friendship, The Boy And The Ear will teach you to find beauty in everything around you.

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The Boy And The Ear

Character Information

  • Henry
    13-17
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Rae
    This character starts as only an ear, then slowly grows into a full sized person. In our production, the actor used kid-friendly items (balloons, squishy eyeballs, etc.) to mimic the transformation. Eventually, the actor adopted the character once they have grown enough.
    13-17
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Belvedere
    Must have a top hat and mustache
    30-60
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Charlie
    16-20
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Marlon
    16-20
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Goggles
    13-17
    Non-binary -- masc
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary
  • Bo
    30-60
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Carl
    Southern
    30-40
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Clown
  • Radio Host
  • Wolf 1, Wolf 2, Wolf 3
  • Reporter 1, Reporter 2, Reporter 3
  • Audience Member 1, Audience Member 2, Audience Member 3

Development History

  • Reading, Boston New Playwrights Expo, 2025