Proximity

by Harrison David Rivers

Newly divorced and sheltering at home with her two children, Ezra hasn’t been touched by another adult in eight months. When she’s introduced to Irie, a charismatic fellow single parent, at a virtual PTA meeting, their immediate attraction causes Ezra to reconsider the limits of her Covid-bubble.

Newly divorced and sheltering at home with her two children, Ezra hasn’t been touched by another adult in eight months. When she’s introduced to Irie, a charismatic fellow single parent, at a virtual PTA meeting, their immediate attraction causes Ezra to reconsider the limits of her Covid-bubble.

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Proximity

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  • Palm Beach Dramaworks: Proximity by Harrison David Rivers
    “

    Proximity was one of five finalists that received readings during our annual Perlberg Festival of New Plays (formerly called the New Year/New Plays Festival) in January of 2024. A beautiful, funny, and deeply-affecting play about isolation and the importance of human connection both during and after the pandemic. So much more than a "pandemic play," the piece is a tour de force for actors and director.

    Proximity was one of five finalists that received readings during our annual Perlberg Festival of New Plays (formerly called the New Year/New Plays Festival) in January of 2024. A beautiful, funny, and deeply-affecting play about isolation and the importance of human connection both during and after the pandemic. So much more than a "pandemic play," the piece is a tour de force for actors and director.

    ”
  • Shaun Leisher: Proximity by Harrison David Rivers
    “

    A great play about humans connecting during unique times. A play set during the pandemic that feels fresh. A play that seamlessly alternates between direct address and dialogue between characters in this world.

    A great play about humans connecting during unique times. A play set during the pandemic that feels fresh. A play that seamlessly alternates between direct address and dialogue between characters in this world.

    ”

Character Information

  • Ezra Sampson-Burks
    Grounded and pragmatic – well, usually, anyway.
    30s
    African American/Black
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Irie Witter-Pryce
    Out-spoken – to a fault.
    30s
    African American/Black
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Ulises Brana
    Charismatic and charming – and he knows it.

    30s
    BIPOC
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Eliott Witter-Pryce
    Steady - or, at least she was until COVID.
    30s
    African American/Black
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Workshop, Chautauqua Theater Company, 2023
  • Workshop, Geva Theatre Center, 2022
  • Commission, TheaterWorks Hartford, 2021