Circumference of a Squirrel
Chris Hogan, The Mark Taper Forum's Taper, Too, L.A.
Synopsis
“Yesterday, I saw a squirrel carrying a bagel in its mouth."
An inner-tube, a bagel, a donut, a lifesaver, a holiday wreath, a tire-swing, a cycle of abuse: circles—both real and figurative—whirl out-of-control in this one-man show. And, at the center of them all, sits a tiny squirrel. Orbiting that squirrel is Chester, a self- described “rondentophobe” who spins the outlandish, funny, and bruising tale of growing up with a father who developed a rabid hatred for squirrels—a hatred that eventually infected every aspect of his and his son’s life. Pursued by memories of his intolerant father and the legacy of bigotry, Chester is pulled into the black-hole that is at the center of his own life where he encounters the mistakes, the fears, the guilt and the humanity that make him whole again.
Hollywood Reporter
“Warm, edgy and ultimately thought-provoking...an artful blend of the comic and cosmic.”
Dallas Morning News
“Circumference of a Squirrel is not only a genuine play, it's one with substance... Every line rings true, every inflection has meaning.”
Cast Requirements
1 man
Set Description
A Chair and an Inner-Tube
Runtime
000 minutes
Accolades
Austin Critics Table
Best Production of A Drama
Austin Critics Table
Outstanding Original Script