Children of Combs and Watch Chains | Emilymcclainplays

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emilymcclainplays

Cast: 4 M, 2 W Genre: Risk Theatre Modern Tragedy

Full Synopsis:

A dark twist on the Gift of the Magi. Della and Jim Young desperately long to be parents. After years of failed fertility treatments and then finding out they are not eligible to be adoptive parents due to Della’s medical history, both embark on their own individual quests to achieve the goal they both believe will bring them the true fulfillment and the happiness they’ve been missing. Each keeps their plan secret from the other- but the hidden costs of their journeys eventually overwhelm their relationship. The consequences of their choices come to fruition and leave them longing for another, less treacherous path.

Awards:

Full Play Available on NPX

Risk Theatre International Playwriting Competition Finalist, 2021

PRODUCTION HISTORY:

Quarantine Players, 2020. Virtual Reading.

Additional REsources:

Learn more about Edwin Wong's new framework for modern tragedy

When Life Gives You Risk, Make Risk Theatre: Three Tragedies & Six Essays

Purchase the Risk Theatre collection

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