Overview

Synopsis

It is July 2029, nine years after The Incident. The Clarks and the Coopers are neighbors but they could not be more different. Violet Clark’s backyard is a whimsical explosion of color with a lush vegetable garden and apple tree. However, the Coopers’ yard is a practical, well-used space with hunting tools, a chicken coop, and a goat tied to a post. Their yards are separated by a nine foot fence and each household has their allotted time outside. Sara Clark and Bobby Cooper do not therefore know the other exists until Bobby sneaks out to listen over the fence. The Clarks and the Coopers hold a deep-seated grudge against each other but, thanks to their children, perhaps now is the time to let go of the past.

“If we are ready to tear down the walls that confine us, break the cage that imprisons us, we will discover what our wings are for.”

- Michael Elmore-Meegan

Show Information

Book
Bethany Miller
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
1
Genres
Drama
Settings
Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
Two backyards, divided by a 9 foot fence, July 2029
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, High School, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Child, Early Teen Characters, Small Cast

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Sara Clark

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Bobby Cooper

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Violet Clark

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Pa Cooper

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Ma Cooper

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Songs

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher