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Play a Day: No, Thanks

May 14, 2015May 15, 2015 Dana

A woman walking down the sidewalk. Various people holding flyers, handouts, or posters are occupying the space ahead of her. She tries to navigate her way through them, refusing their requests. The more she refuses, the more adamant they become…. Read morePlay a Day: No, Thanks

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Play a Day: All the Feels

May 13, 2015May 14, 2015 Dana

A woman sits at a bar, drinking, alone. She periodically checks her phone for the time. She’s waiting for someone. After she finishes her drink, she leaves. Alone.

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Play a Day: Allergies

May 12, 2015 Dana

A woman is trying to walk down the street. Someone dressed as a tree branch keeps following her and slapping her in the face.

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Play a Day: Alone Time

May 11, 2015 Dana

A woman is trying to work on a project in a public place. She keeps being interrupted – whether by noise/conversation, people bumping into her chair, or people asking if anyone is sitting in the empty chair at her table…. Read morePlay a Day: Alone Time

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Play a Day: Mother

May 10, 2015May 11, 2015 Dana

A woman stands in front of the card shelf at a store. A large sign overhead says, “Mother’s Day” with the date. The woman stares at the sappy Hallmark sentiments silently. A voice from off-stage recites an endless litany of… Read morePlay a Day: Mother

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Play a Day: Working Hard

May 9, 2015May 10, 2015 Dana

People sit on opposite sides of a table, trying to impress each other.

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Play a Day: Spring

May 7, 2015May 8, 2015 Dana

A warm spring evening. Parents play with their children. A couple eats a picnic. Friends chat. There is bike riding, hula hooping, frisbee tossing, jogging, dog walking, and general merriment all around.

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Play a Day: One Step Forward

May 6, 2015May 7, 2015 Dana

The Woman originally from Day 11 has turned the fishbowl upside down and dumped the slips of paper into a pile on a desk. She works feverishly, occasionally reaching over to the side without looking to grab another slip. Eventually,… Read morePlay a Day: One Step Forward

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Play a Day: Networking

May 5, 2015 Dana

A group of individuals in business suits perform what seems to be an intricate cultural dance around the stage, the focus of which appears to be the shaking of hands.

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Play a Day: Time Flies

May 4, 2015May 5, 2015 Dana

Someone in a clock costume with wings is rigged to fly around the stage while people go about their day, and do not notice.

Play A Day  busy, clock, life, time  Leave a comment

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