Soundscapes
Length: 70-80 minutes
Cast Size:
10-30+ actors (suggested casting: 5F, 2M, 10 any)
Genre:
Drama
Synopsis:
Iris has synesthesia. She has no idea. At first, she simply thinks that everyone sees colors and shapes when music plays, but by the time she's a teenager, it's clear that others don't understand. Struggling to downplay the way she experiences the world, and worrying what it might mean to be different, the young artist is at war with herself until she meets a new friend - and he sees the colors to...Read More
Iris has synesthesia. She has no idea. At first, she simply thinks that everyone sees colors and shapes when music plays, but by the time she's a teenager, it's clear that others don't understand. Struggling to downplay the way she experiences the world, and worrying what it might mean to be different, the young artist is at war with herself until she meets a new friend - and he sees the colors to...Read More
| Genre | Drama |
|---|---|
| Length Type | Full-Length |
| Theme | Coming-of-Age, Family, School Life, Social Drama, Social Significance |
| Author Display | by Claudia Haas and Sarah Kraning |
| Cast Size | 10-30+ actors (suggested casting: 5F, 2M, 10 any) |
| Approx. Running Time | 70-80 minutes |
* Minimum Royalty: $80.00 / performance
Script PDF: $10.00
Acting Edition Book: $10.99
Iris has synesthesia. She has no idea. At first, she simply thinks that everyone sees colors and shapes when music plays, but by the time she's a teenager, it's clear that others don't understand. Struggling to downplay the way she experiences the world, and worrying what it might mean to be different, the young artist is at war with herself until she meets a new friend - and he sees the colors too. An ensemble chorus of colors bring Iris' experience of discovering her neurodivergence to life in this triumphant, visually stunning coming-of-age story.
(A one-act version of this play is also available.)
