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Prostheses Bound

10 Minute Play, Drama  /  1w, 1m, 1 any gender (adult)

Marvin González de León

Part of the Collection Theater Masters' Take Ten Vol. 2.

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m, 1 any gender (adult)
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary

Jose is participating in groundbreaking research on myoelectric prosthetic arms. His doctor has him completing simple exercises to help practice his mind control the prosthetic arms, but his feelings help his mobility more than any blocks can.

History

Prostheses Bound premiered at The Celebration of Whimsy Theatre in New York, NY in April 2016 as a part of the presentation of the 2016 Theater Masters' Take Ten Series.

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Performing Groups
JOSE – 30s. Male. Involved in a clinical trial for myoelectric prosthetic arms.
DR. SCANLAN – 30s. Female. The doctor administering the trial.
ACTOR – No particular age.. Actor who represents the myoelectric prosthetic arms.
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting

    Dr. Scanlan’s lab at Johns Hopkins University

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No Intermission
  • Duration 10 minutes

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Authors

Marvin González de León

Marvin González de León
Originally from Elko, Nevada, Marvin González de León was the playwright in residence for Good Luck, Macbeth Theatre Co.’s 2013 season, where he developed the play The Fifth Wind. His play Prostheses Bound was a 2016 national finalist at the Kennedy Center American College Th ...
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