A Bone Close to My Brain

A Bone Close to My Brain by Dan Dietz

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Productions (6)
Drama
|
14 - 18 minutes
1 M, 
Content Notes: Some mild adult language and content
Set: An easel and a large flip pad of paper.

What are the limits of brotherly love? And what do they have to do with the 32 bones huddling tight inside your mouth? Through spare dialogue and childlike illustrations, a man describes his relationship with his younger brother -- who is both brilliant and mentally ill -- and the heartbreaking decision he has to make.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $40
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called Great Short Plays: Volume 6.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99

*The per performance fee begins at $40. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

Play Details

What are the limits of brotherly love? And what do they have to do with the 32 bones huddling tight inside your mouth? Through spare dialogue and childlike illustrations, a man describes his relationship with his younger brother -- who is both brilliant and mentally ill -- and the heartbreaking decision he has to make.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 14 - 18 minutes
  • 1 M, 
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language and content
  • Set: An easel and a large flip pad of paper.

Production History

APR 23, 2022 - APR 24, 2022
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT United States
University of Vermont Burlington, VT United States
NOV 06, 2014 - NOV 08, 2014
MIT Dramashop
Cambridge, MA United States
MIT Dramashop Cambridge, MA United States
NOV 22, 2013 - NOV 23, 2013
Red Creek Middle School
Red Creek, NY United States
Red Creek Middle School Red Creek, NY United States
MAY 01, 2006 - MAY 31, 2006
Shrewd Productions
Austin, TX United States
Shrewd Productions Austin, TX United States
MAR 01, 2004 - MAR 31, 2004
Actors Theater of Louisville, Humana Festival
Louisville, KY United States
Actors Theater of Louisville, Humana Festival Louisville, KY United States
FEB 01, 2003 - FEB 28, 2003
Hyde Park Theatre, FronteraFest
Austin, TX United States
Hyde Park Theatre, FronteraFest Austin, TX United States
No upcoming productions.
MAY 01, 2006 - MAY 31, 2006
Shrewd Productions
Austin, TX United States
Shrewd Productions Austin, TX United States
MAR 01, 2004 - MAR 31, 2004
Actors Theater of Louisville, Humana Festival
Louisville, KY United States
Actors Theater of Louisville, Humana Festival Louisville, KY United States

Awards (1)

Heideman Award finalist, National 10-Minute Play Contest, Actors Theatre of Louisville (2004)