From Up Here
by Liz Flahive

Name: From Up Here
Brand: Liz Flahive
SKU: 9780573663253
Rating: 3.57 (56 reviews)

From Up Here Book Cover — From Up Here Cover

Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

American Comedy

Awards & Recognition

Drama Desk Award Outer Critics Circle

Nominee! 2008 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Play

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the unique exploration of heavy topics through relatable characters in From Up Here. The natural dialogue and well-developed family dynamics resonate with many, making it an engaging experience despite some criticisms regarding pacing and abruptness.

Relatable characters Naturalistic dialogue Humor amidst heavy topics Abrupt ending Somewhat weak overall

Synopsis

4m 4f / Dramatic ComedyKenny Barrett did something that has everyone worried.

He wishes he could just make it through the rest of his senior year unnoticed but that's going to be hard since he has to publicly apologize to his entire high school.

At home his mother is struggling with a rocky start to her second marriage and a surprise visit from her estranged sister.

A new play about a family limping out the door in the morning and coming home no matter what

Nominated for the 2008 Drama De

Press Reviews

"Hip and smart! A fresh new voice."
— The Daily News

"One of the best and most emotionally satisfying works this season. Superb!"
— Theatermania

"Marvelous. A gem of a debut. Ms. Flahive's language is almost always naturalistic, often sounding throwaway, and yet every line contributes to a growing impression of a living, breathing family."
— The New York Sun

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Lauren 15, his sister	female	—	15, his sister
Grace 41, his mother	female	—	41, his mother
Daniel 32, his step-father	male	—	32, his step-father
Caroline 32, his aunt	male	—	32, his aunt
Charlie 17, a high school senior	—	—	17, a high school senior
Kate 17, a high school senior	—	—	17, a high school senior
Mr. Goldberger 40, a guidance counselor	—	—	40, a guidance counselor
Officer Stevens 40, a police officer	—	—	40, a police officer
Kenny 17	—	—	17