Mermaid Legs

Winner, Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award for Outstanding New Play 2024

Sisters Billie, Ava, and Scarlet start a new tradition of family dinners every second Sunday, rain or shine. But when Billie doesn't show up one night, her sisters have every reason to worry. With a history of self-harm and regularly being on and off her medication, they've become all too familiar with Billie's unpredictable behavior. Now that Billie has disappeared--leaving behind her disastrous apartment, her phone, and a mysterious message--a frantic chase ensues, pushing their unshakable bond to its limits.

From the celebrated author of The Gravitational Pull of Bernice Trimble and co-author of The Drowning Girls, Beth Graham's Mermaid Legs tells the story of a precarious life fluctuating between calm and chaos, and those on the sidelines desperately trying to catch up. A deep dive into the stigmas, challenges, and mysteries of mental illness, this compassionate family saga illuminates the beauty of neurodiversity and the unyielding strength of sisterhood.

Author: Beth Graham
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Playwrights Canada Press
Published: 05/19/2026
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780369105677