in a word

illustration of an empty class jar. decorative text reads "Duke Players Presents in a word by Lauren Yee directed by Caroline Edmondson performing March 26-29. background art features autumn leaves.
Lauren Yee (Playwright), Caroline Edmondson (Director)
Spring, 2026

Duke Players Spring Show

in a word

By Lauren Yee

A Senior Distinction Projection Directed by Caroline Edmondson (Trinity '26)

March 26 to 28 at 8 p.m.

March 29 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Brody Theater (Branson Hall 100, East Campus)

Free tickets available by reservation:

https://events.humanitix.com/in-a-word-duke-players

Fiona and Guy are haunted. On the two-year anniversary of their son Tristan’s disappearance, the couple dive deep into their fleeting final memories of him. As they slowly uncover the true story of what happened to Tristan, their language becomes increasingly fractured, as the truth of the worst loss of their lives finally sinks in. This contemporary play by Lauren Yee explores how grief and fear affect our ability to communicate with each other, even those we understand best. Funny, gripping, and mysterious, this play asks what there is left to say when our world comes undone.

The play runs approximately 90 minutes without an intermission, and contains mature content.