Overview
Synopsis
Tigers Be Still opens with news that a tiger has escaped from a local zoo and could be anywhere within a 100-mile radius. This introductory premise sets the tone for Kim Rosenstock’s sardonic comedy about the tedium of modern life and relationships. The perpetually intoxicated Grace offers a comedic powerhouse role balanced by her sister, the more grounded but also messy Sherry. Both are dealing with crippling depression. But while Sherry is finally moving on and getting on her feet in a new career, Grace is content to spend her time on the couch languishing in resentment for her now-ex fiance. With a worldview that feels very absurdist-esque, Rosenstock has crafted a rich portrait of a millennial world and the hilariously relatable characters who inhabit it.
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Key Terms
A mental health condition portrayed in theatre to explore emotional depth, realism, and character struggle.
A performance technique where an actor speaks directly to the audience, breaking the fourth wall for dramatic or comedic effect.
A group of performers who function as a unit in a production rather than as individuals with leading roles.
A generational label explored in contemporary theatre to examine values, anxiety, and identity in modern life.
A character in comedy who contrasts with an eccentric partner, enhancing humor through understatement and seriousness.
A man who has lost his spouse, used in plays to portray grief, recovery, and the complexity of love and memory.
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Guide Written By:
Kevan Dunkelberg
Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright