Drawing Lessons
by Michi Barall
Experience the energy of a graphic novelist’s imagination at work! Dynamic, jump-off-the-page animation shows Kate’s manhwa storyboards coming together, even as she deals with school, friends, and how her Korean heritage fits into her American lifestyle. Will her contentious friendship with Paul help or hinder her progress? Will either of them ever find their true artistic voice? Get drawn into this innovative story that magically takes place both on stage and on screen!
"[Michi Barall's] play is a masterclass in story telling. She has drawn her characters with such life and realism that it almost feels like this is a completely true story that is playing out in front of the audience" ~Broadway World
"This is a beautiful, emotionally resonant play that I think audiences of all ages would enjoy. Suffice it to say that Barall has created something special with “Drawing Lessons” and this world-premiere CTC production meets the high bar set by such extraordinary source material." ~Lavender Magazine
Pages: 84
Casting Breakdown: 11 roles
Estimated Run Time: 90 minutes
Originally commissioned and produced by Mi-Yi Theatre Company and Children’s Theatre Company as part of the Generation Now partnership.