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Overview
Synopsis
A talking chicken, a devout chicken farmer, a bully with a secret, and a woman in a leotard populate the world of MilkMilkLemonade. The play is a campy, sardonic exploration of death, sexuality, and gender through the eyes of Emory, a sensitive fifth-grader. Emory lives with his devoutly religious grandmother, Nanna, on a chicken farm, where his best friend is a chicken named Linda. Unfortunately, it’s processing day on the farm, which means Linda is about to be turned into food unless Emory can stop Nanna. Narrated by a nervous Lady In A Leotard, MilkMilkLemonade is a bold and brash ensemble comedy with minimal technical requirements and roles for actors with strong comedic instincts. The characters can all be played by an actor of any race or gender identity.
Show Information
- Book
- Joshua Conkel
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Mature Audiences (M)
- Number of Acts
- 1
- First Produced
- 2009
- Genres
- Comedy, Dark Comedy
- Settings
- Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
- Time & Place
- A chicken farm near Mall Town, USA, Present Day
- Cast Size
- small
- Licensor
- Playscripts, inc
- Ideal For
- Community Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Diverse Cast, Ensemble Cast, Mature Audiences, Includes Adult, Young Adult, Mature Adult, Elderly Characters
Context
Plot
Characters
Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Either Gender |
Non-singer |
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Lead |
Either Gender |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Either Gender |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Either Gender |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Either Gender |
Non-singer |
Songs
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.
Monologues
Scenes
Key Terms
When an actor breaks the fourth wall to speak directly to the audience.
A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
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