Short Works by Aly Kantor

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Ten Minute Plays by Aly Kantor

  • Two women sitting on stage, one with orange hair and casual clothing, the other with long purple hair and wearing a pink skirt, performing or acting in a theatrical production.

    The Psychopomp

    Bethany and Christine head to a notorious haunted road to hunt for a Documented Local Specter™. Alone in the car, in the darkness, they find something much more haunting.

  • A woman with dreadlocks sitting on stage, crying or yelling, with water spilled on the floor and a water dispenser nearby, under colorful stage lighting.

    Hot Blood Sundae

    In a world in which nobody is REALLY sure what constitutes a HIPAA violation, two cold, tired, sexually-frustrated women choose to self-diagnose.

  • A woman lying in a hospital bed under white sheets, with another woman standing beside her in a dimly lit room with a blue glow.

    Come Back Right

    Variations on your girlfriend's resurrection.

  • Two young actors dressed in ancient Roman-style costumes sit on a bench on stage, illuminated by a small lantern, engaging in a theatrical performance with a dark background.

    After Aulis

    Many years after their fateful and unfortunate meeting at Aulis, the war hero Achilles and his almost-bride Iphigenia are reunited in the Underworld, where their roles before the war have been reversed, and they discuss what it truly means to be immortal.

  • Two people are sitting on a stage with a backdrop of pink and purple patterns. One person is sitting on a bed, and the other is sitting on a chair, leaning forward. They appear to be having a conversation.

    Pandora's Box of Donuts

    Two friends discuss the nature of hope.

  • Two people engaged in a lively conversation indoors with windows showing green trees in the background.

    Little Red Handed

    Red has come back to Granny's house, but she's not so little anymore... and she has an agenda. A twisted sequel to Little Red Riding Hood.

  • A man and woman sitting side by side on a black bench against a dark background; the woman appears upset or crying, the man looks on with concern.

    My Beloved, My Axiom

    A hopeless romantic is ready to give up on finding “the one,” but fate – and at least one foreign government – have other ideas.

  • Silhouette of a man and woman sharing a kiss on a dance floor illuminated by purple stage lights.

    Iphis and Ianthe at the Courthouse

    A contemporary re-telling of the myth of Iphis and Ianthe, set in a courthouse right before their wedding.

  • Two women are sitting on a bed with pillows, one holding a sock puppet and the other holding a pink plush toy, both appearing to be reacting with surprise or laughter.

    Body Horror

    Middle school BFFs Mary Rose and Rosemary are having their first sleepover since The Incident. Now that they have some alone time, they can finally discuss important topics, such as the musical stylings of Ariana Grande, and, of course, the five wounds of Christ.

  • Two women wearing black coats and hats, standing indoors near a window with curtains. One woman is holding a white mug, and both are smiling or looking in different directions.

    An Invocation to His Muse

    Two strangers chat in a New York City automat in 1920s New York - but perhaps they aren’t strangers. This play tells the story of fine artist Jo Nivison Hopper, wife of Edward Hopper.

  • Two women in black and white checkered shirts standing on a stage, stretching out their arms, with a large mirror and chairs, doing a theatrical or dance performance.

    Narcissa, Narcissa

    In the wake of an assault, once-vain Narcissa can't stop studying her reflection. Will self-love be enough to convince her to pursue healing, or will she become one more girl turned into a plant for her protection?

  • A theatrical performance with four actors on stage, three women and one man, under blue stage lighting. The set includes a table with a checkered tablecloth and a basket.

    Persephone Wasn't Hungry That Day

    Who the HELL only eats 6 pomegranate seeds?! A play about owning your hunger.

One Act Plays by Aly Kantor

  • Any Port in a Storm

    It all starts like an uninspired pay-per-view porno, when the agoraphobic Paige boldly propositions the cute handyman repairing her window. It ends a little differently.

    Two women are on a stage, one sitting on a black couch and the other kneeling beside it. The woman on the couch has red hair, is wearing a blue robe, and is gesturing with her hand. The woman kneeling is wearing a checkered shirt and appears to be reaching towards the woman on the couch. There is a round coffee table with candles or small objects on it, and some costumes or props are on the floor.
  • Tracks

    Hadley is approaching the end of a five-year study focused on a new treatment for major depression.. When a familiar face from her past enters the exam room, she's forced to grapple with the true costs of living with a mental illness under late capitalism.

    Two women having a conversation on stage, with dark curtains in the background. The woman on the left has blonde hair and a distressed expression, wearing a maroon top. The woman on the right has dark hair in a ponytail, wearing earrings, a black blazer, and a red lace top, speaking animatedly.
  • A Voice from the Prussian Sea

    A surprisingly funny feminist retelling of The Little Mermaid set during the Shoah.

    A man and woman face each other closely in a dark room, standing very close with their eyes closed.
  • Odd Songs for Odd Birds

    Emily runs a second-hand store (and Airbnb) out of an old church parsonage on an island with an aging population, where nothing ever changes... until an odd new guest arrives and begins asking questions about the local folklore.

    Two women dancing and holding hands in a theater with a rack of clothes and handbags in the background.
  • Meat Cute

    xX_Sav_on_IceXx is lonely. Skullfucker69 is REALLY lonely. This intricate ritual might be their first, last, and only chance to be with another woman.

    Two women sitting at a table having a conversation, with one wearing a black leather jacket and the other in a yellow hoodie, against a dark background.
  • The Rosies

    In the year 1945, every single day, rain or shine, six girls discuss what they'll do when they finally get well and leave the TB sanatorium where they are passing their teenage years. When one girl's health takes an unexpected turn, they must face the reality of their condition and how much control they really have over the future.

    Three young women sitting on stage, holding hands, engaging in dialogue or connecting, with books and small green gift bags on the floor in front. The background features black curtains and decorative greenery.
  • Adventurers Anonymous

    An agnostic paladin, an asexual druid, a perfectionist-turned-fighter, and an oversexed bard don’t walk into a bar.

    A young woman wearing a black hoodie with a unicorn emblem, illuminated by purple light, is reading a book titled 'Hollow City'.
  • Bees

    Maybe we can’t count on the bees, but can we count on ourselves to reach out - even (and especially) when it’s the hardest?

    An elderly woman with white hair holding a cane and a younger woman with short blond hair and glasses engage in conversation on a stage with a carpeted floor, a yellow couch with patterned pillows, a green bookshelf with plants, and a dark background.
  • reANIMA

    Cricket totaled her meat vessel at a party—but not to worry! Her best friend has an industry hookup and made her a brand new one with all the bells and whistles she could ever want. Now everything can get back to normal…right?

    Two women engaged in a theatrical scene indoors, one sitting on a chair and the other standing beside her, with a black leather sofa, potted plant, and decorative panels in the background.
  • Fish Tank

    Taking place on an invasive two-way video platform, a woman is assessed by a non-descript government agent, but as the conversation goes on, just who is in control of who becomes less clear.

    Close-up black and white photo of a young boy lying down, looking at the camera with a neutral expression, with a hand near his face, and some wires and objects in the background.
  • Two of Every Animal

    Two young scientists have chosen to remain on a dying Earth as stewards of the genetic memory of the natural world. When one scientist’s interest in a specimen turns into an obsession, both begin to understand the weight of the sacrifice they have truly made.

    A woman in a white coat demonstrating a science experiment on a stage with furniture made of white blocks and a bubble wall in the background.
  • She Got Better

    What if Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood met at an in-patient eating disorder clinic? SHE GOT BETTER is a contemporary fairytale epilogue about women who dare to take up space in their own stories.

    Two children in hospital gowns and pajamas sitting in blue chairs, one holding a teddy bear.