Brodie, a talented linguist, grapples with distressing news about her unborn child. In her search for solace, she unexpectedly turns to an elderly speaker of a dying language and a gorilla at the zoo, forming unlikely connections. This journey explores themes of communication, the bonds between species, and the quest for understanding in the face of personal turmoil.
Two high school girls, one an anorexic poet and the other an obese loner, form an unlikely friendship.
Diane, a permaculture gardener and the reincarnation of the Greek god Dionysus, seeks to gather followers and rejuvenate the Earth. Her quest leads her to four suburban New Jersey housewives, blending humor with a poignant critique of society's indifference to climate change. This Obie-winning comedy, penned by Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeleine George, explores themes of transformation and environmental awareness, revealing the potential for catharsis in unexpected places.
The story centers on Rebecca and her girlfriend O, whose relationship faces challenges as O urges Rebecca to embrace their love publicly. As Rebecca writes a textbook on the Holocaust, she encounters Nazis disguised as professionals, blurring the lines between her work and personal life. Simultaneously, O grapples with the haunting presence of her estranged mother, raising questions about truth and the impact of honesty on loved ones. This narrative delves into the complexities of identity and the emotional weight of revealing one's true self.
Jesse, a quirky girl with a unique style, and Emily, a more conventional student council vice president, share a secret relationship every Tuesday. When a school conflict arises, they must choose between their beliefs and their love for each other.
FINALIST! Pulitzer Prize for Drama - 2014 Watson: trusty sidekick to Sherlock Holmes; loyal engineer who built Bell's first telephone; unstoppable super-computer that became reigning Jeopardy! ch& amiable techno-dweeb who, in the present day, is just looking for love. These four constant companions become one in this brilliantly witty, time-jumping, loving tribute (and cautionary tale) dedicated to the people-and machines-upon which we all depend.