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The Birthday Bench
A harmless annual ritual hides the darker side of wilful ignorance.
What begins as a harmless annual ritual conceals the darker truth of wilful ignorance and the pain it hides. At its core, this story delves into the devastating effects of rejecting a transgender child—how the refusal to accept them not only isolates the child but also fractures the bonds of family and community. In rejecting who the child truly is, everyone loses: the child is deprived of love and acceptance, while those who refuse to embrace them miss out on the chance to understand and grow.
Type
Very Short
Genre
Drama
Duration (minutes) - excluding intervals
10
Style
Simple set
Casting
1 man (60+), 2 women (60+ and 40)
Scripts and Licencing
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