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Orange

Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  2w, 1m

"Kapil’s writing is hip, sharp and surprising. But Orange also has quieter moments of refined lyricism [...] a unique, sympathetic portrait of a teenage girl on the autism spectrum." - Star Tribune

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Not Applicable
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Details

Summary
An adventure through Orange County told from the point of view of a young woman on the autism spectrum. 
History

Orange premiered at Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, MN in November 2016 under the direction of Jack Reuler.

LEELA - 17 South Asian. On autism spectrum.

Everyone else:
ACTRESS - age range 9-40. All the women.
ACTOR - age range 18-35. All the men.

While ethnicity is not specified for the ensemble actors, all of them play at least one South Asian character, please consider this when casting.

  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting Orange County, CA
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Strong Language

Media

REVIEWS 

"Kapil’s writing is hip, sharp and surprising. But Orange also has quieter moments of refined lyricism [...] a unique, sympathetic portrait of a teenage girl on the autism spectrum." - Star Tribune 

"Orange offers audiences moments of laughter, glimpses of tenderness, and a good deal of food for thought about ability and perception." - Minneapolis Pioneer Press 

"Orange is exciting, funny, and compassionate in all the right ways. It’s also complex enough to keep you alert and ready for more the entire time." - The Orange Curtain Review

Videos

  • Excerpts from Orange at South Coast Rep youtube thumbnail

    Excerpts from Orange at South Coast Rep

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Authors

Aditi Brennan Kapil

Aditi Brennan Kapil is a writer, actress and director of Bulgarian and Indian descent. She was raised in Sweden, resides in Minneapolis, MN, and her work is produced nationally and internationally to critical acclaim.

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