My Brain Is a Comedy is a two-act play set inside the mind of Lily, where her mental faculties are personified as characters: CAPTAIN (logic and reasoning), MEMORY (recollection), CHILD (inner child), REPTILE (instincts), and SENSATION (emotions and physical feelings). The play humorously explores the internal conflicts and dynamics of these characters as they navigate everyday decisions, such as grocery shopping and choosing an outfit for a class reunion. The characters clash over desires, fears, and self-doubt, with the mysterious VOICE OFF representing Lily's inner critic.
Through comedic chaos, the play delves into themes of self-acceptance, vulnerability, and the complexity of human thought. Ultimately, Lily learns to embrace her inner self, including her vulnerability and strengths, and decides to attend the reunion in a red dress that symbolizes her individuality. The play is a whimsical yet poignant exploration of the human psyche.
Keywords: self-acceptance, vulnerability, memory
Genre: Comedy
Acts: 2
Run time: 90 minutes
Cast size: 6 actors
Female roles: 2
Other roles: 4
Casting notes: CHILD and CAPTAIN are female. The other characters may be any gender. They should not all be the same gender.