Overview

Synopsis

When the downtrodden Devon arrives at a beachfront mansion for a belated birthday celebration with her sister Simone, the plan is for a girls’ weekend of luxury and alcohol. But that falls apart almost immediately with the sudden arrival of Simone’s boss-the billionaire Michaela. Elemeno Pea is equal parts sitcom, social parody, and psychological exploration and became a hit after it debuted at the Humana Festival of New American Plays. It offers strong comedic female roles, humor that millennials and Gen Z will undoubtedly appreciate, and sardonic commentary on a particular subtype of the mega-wealthy.

Show Information

Book
Molly Smith Metzler
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Mature Audiences (M)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2011
Genres
Comedy
Settings
Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
The present, just after Labor Day. A luxurious beach house on the East Coast of the United States.
Cast Size
small
Orchestra Size
None
Dancing
None
Licensor
Concord Theatricals
Ideal For
College/University, Ensemble Cast, Mature Audiences, Mostly Female Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Includes Adult Characters

Context

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Simone

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Devon

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Michaela Kell

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Ethan

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Jos-B

Supporting

Male

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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Scenes

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Key Terms

    Ensemble

    A group of performers who function as a unit in a production rather than as individuals with leading roles.

    Millennial

    A generational label explored in contemporary theatre to examine values, anxiety, and identity in modern life.

    Sitcom

    A comedic television format that influences theatrical writing styles with episodic structure and ensemble casts.

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Guide Written By:

Kevan Dunkelberg

Kevan Dunkelberg

Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright