Jesus Chrysler
a one-act play inspired by the relationship of Eugenia Watts to political theatre, sexuality, and Dorothy Livesay.
The Law of Gravity
Dom has had a rough go of things so far. At fourteen, he has the hardened look of someone who’s had to fight for everything. Fred has just moved to Not-The-City, a new place to try to disappear. But he didn’t expect to actually make friends. He just hopes he’s accepted for how he looks. When Dom and Fred meet on a hill overlooking a bridge that connects Not-The-City to The City, a place where anyone can be anything they want, the two find a refuge in one another and make a pact: they’ll cross the bridge at the end of the school year. They’ll be free. What could happen by then? Who will they be? And will the bridge even let them cross? The young characters are on a journey of self-discovery, feeling out their gender identity and how they want to present themselves to the world - while living in a world they find limiting, and dreaming of moving elsewhere.
About Playwright(s)
Self-identity
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Country of publication
Cast Information
Actor-Friendly Parts
Monologue level
Monologue details
contains monologues
Scene level
Scene details
contains strong scenes
Production and Publication
First produced
2017, Youtheatre, Montreal (French language premiere)
Publication year
2021
Published by
Playwrights Canada Press
ISBN
9780369101693
The play was written in French by Olivier Sylvestre, titled La loi de la gravité. It was translated into English by Bobby Theodore.
The play was written in French by Olivier Sylvestre, titled La loi de la gravité. It was translated into English by Bobby Theodore.
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