Be Like Water

Be Like Water

Be Like Water

$210.00
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Genre: Comedy

Format: Live In-Person Performance

Keywords: Chinese-American identity, immigration and assimilation, intergenerational conflicts, resilience, tradition vs. modernity, self-expression

Cast Size: flexible; as many as 19+ actors (3 male, 4 female, 12 any gender); with doubling, as few as 11 (2 male, 3 female, 6 any gender)

Duration: Approximately 75 minutes

Time Period: Present-day America--with fantastical elements

Cautions: None

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When Alex, a rule-following high schooler and proud Bruce Lee superfan, is asked to perform a tired, stereotypical dance in The Nutcracker, she decides it’s time to flip the script. Armed with wit and determination–and a little inspo from her hero– Alex and her free-spirited costars spark a hilarious and heartfelt rebellion against outdated norms. Be Like Water dives into themes of cultural identity, creativity, and the courage to stand up for what’s right.

Pirouetting with whimsy, magic, and pathos, this play asks: Can traditions bend without breaking? Perfect for high schools, Be Like Water is an unforgettable take on what it means to honor the past while creating a more inclusive future. Sometimes, that means stepping out of line--and into the spotlight.

How we price. We determine price by multiplying $10 (the cost of a paper script) by the number of cast and crew.

How you license. When you checkout, you simply select the number of times you'll perform the play in front of an audience ($65 per performance).

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