In a Word
by Lauren Yee
May 12-15, 19-22 (7:30 PM)
Advanced Tickets $16 ($15 for seniors ages 65+, and $14 for students).
At the door: $18/$17/$16
Recommended for ages 16+
WINNER! 2011KCACTF Jean Kennedy Smith Playwriting Award
WINNER! 2011 KCACTF Paul Stephen Lim Asian-American Playwriting Award
WINNER! 2011NETC John Gassner Playwriting Competition
FINALIST! 2013 Sundance Theatre Lab
NOMINEE! 2015 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
Today is the two-year anniversary of Fiona’s son’s disappearance, and still, nothing makes sense to her. Not her blasé husband, the incompetent detective, or the neighborhood kidnapper who keeps introducing himself in the checkout line. As Fiona delves back into her memories of that fateful day, to uncover that crucial missing piece, grief and comedy collide, and ordinary turns of phrase take on dangerous new meanings.
“Engrossing… The pieces and performances grow together with an empathetic force and writerly dexterity that explain why [Lauren Yee] is in increasing demand all over the country.” - San Francisco Chronicle
"In a Word is - in a word - riveting. It’s also powerful, moving, funny..." - SF Examiner
by Lauren Yee
May 12-15, 19-22 (7:30 PM)
Advanced Tickets $16 ($15 for seniors ages 65+, and $14 for students).
At the door: $18/$17/$16
Recommended for ages 16+
WINNER! 2011KCACTF Jean Kennedy Smith Playwriting Award
WINNER! 2011 KCACTF Paul Stephen Lim Asian-American Playwriting Award
WINNER! 2011NETC John Gassner Playwriting Competition
FINALIST! 2013 Sundance Theatre Lab
NOMINEE! 2015 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
Today is the two-year anniversary of Fiona’s son’s disappearance, and still, nothing makes sense to her. Not her blasé husband, the incompetent detective, or the neighborhood kidnapper who keeps introducing himself in the checkout line. As Fiona delves back into her memories of that fateful day, to uncover that crucial missing piece, grief and comedy collide, and ordinary turns of phrase take on dangerous new meanings.
“Engrossing… The pieces and performances grow together with an empathetic force and writerly dexterity that explain why [Lauren Yee] is in increasing demand all over the country.” - San Francisco Chronicle
"In a Word is - in a word - riveting. It’s also powerful, moving, funny..." - SF Examiner