Scissoring
by Christina Quintana, C. Quintana

Name: Scissoring
Brand: Christina Quintana
SKU: 9780822239567
Rating: 3.8 (28 reviews)

Scissoring Book Cover — Scissoring Cover

Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

Unit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about this play. While many appreciate the strong character development and relatable struggles with sexuality, some feel that it lacks focus and memorable moments. The unique blend of reality and surreal elements is praised, but not all are convinced by the additional characters and interludes.

Strong character developmentRelatable themes of sexualityUnique blend of reality and surrealismSome find it unfocusedNot all characters are impactful

Synopsis

When Abigail Bauer takes a job as a teacher at a conservative Catholic school, she is forced to step back into the closet against the wishes of her long-term girlfriend.

As she struggles to reconcile her professional ambitions, personal relationships, religious beliefs, and internalized shame, Abigail receives guidance from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Eleanor’s devoted friend and lover, Lorena Hickok.

Through it all, Abigail must find the courage to be unabashedly herself.

ThemesAmerican drama Lesbians--Social conditions Lesbians--United States--Social conditions--Drama Lesbians--Identity Lesbians--United States--Identity--Drama PS3617.U5896 S35 2019

Press Reviews

"Quintana’s crisp, humorous writing is effervescent and lively… SCISSORING is…perfect LGBTQ+ themed theater…for all time and all audiences, as it drives home the harm and anguish that’s born out of discrimination… It’s a message that should be heard especially now, especially always.” —Theater Pizzazz. “…SCISSORING is an excellent and thought-provoking piece sure to inspire both a laugh and a tear.” —Theasy. “…Quintana creates a complex protagonist who is sympathetic, exasperating and engaging… SCISSORING stands as an accomplished work of theater."
— Theater Scene