Nathan Sanders
- The Amazing Adventures of Della, The Dwarf
Della Mae Harrison is a vibrant and charismatic little person from Christmas, Florida. Living in emotional bondage with her overbearing Aunt, Della’s life dramatically changes with the arrival of Mavis Sue Blanton, a new border in Aunt Cora Jean's home. Della and Mavis Sue begin an adventure that takes them from Christmas to New York City during the AIDS-ravaged 80s. Along this incredible journey, Della discovers not only herself, but also the true nature of family and friendship.
Two-Act: 2½ hours – one unit set
1M: multiple roles 30-60s
4F: three 20-70s, one little person 20-30
- The Sugar Bean Sisters
Mormon sisters, Faye and Willie Mae Nettles, return home to their ramshackle swamp dwelling in Sugar Bean, Florida after a disastrous day-trip to Disney World. Willie Mae is distressed after having lost her prized Eva Gabor wig on Space Mountain, and places the blame squarely on her sister’s shoulders. For her part, Faye prepares for the expected landing of an alien spacecraft in the family’s mystical sugar cane field. A strange, bird-like woman arrives, which provokes a series of unstoppable events. A shocking truth is revealed as the “Sugar Bean sisters” hatch a diabolical plot to ensure that the aliens return, and that Faye escapes from Sugar Bean forever.
Two-Act: 2 hr. 15 min. – one unit set
1M: 30s
4F: 40-70s