Alabaster

by Audrey Cefaly

Cast of 4 women | A darkly comic southern drama about love, art, and the power of women. This heart-wrenching story of a reclusive Alabama folk artist won the David Calicchio Emerging American Playwright Prize. After a tornado barrels through town leaving nothing but death and destruction, only June and her pet goat Weezy live to tell the tale. When a prominent photographer visits to take pictures of June’s scars, both are forced to reconcile the pain of loss and recovery. This all-female drama explores the meaning and purpose of art and the struggle of the lost and tortured souls that seek to create it. • Read more about ALABASTER (reviews, pix, upcoming productions): https://www.audreycefaly.com/alabaster-alabamagoatplay • Other plays by Audrey Cefaly: MAYTAG VIRGIN, THE GULF (winner of the 2018 Lammy Award for LGBTQ Drama), THE LAST WIDE OPEN, LOVE IS A BLUE TICK HOUND

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Alabaster

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Glynn Cosker: Alabaster by Audrey Cefaly

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Audrey is a fantastic playwright. "Alabaster" is phenomenal.

Audrey is a fantastic playwright. "Alabaster" is phenomenal.

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Shelby Seeley: Alabaster by Audrey Cefaly

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One of my favorite playwrights strikes again! I'll never forget Weezy.

One of my favorite playwrights strikes again! I'll never forget Weezy.

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Noel VanDenBosch: Alabaster by Audrey Cefaly

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A beautiful play that grapples with grief, loss, our scars, and how we cope. Hope to see this onstage in the future!

A beautiful play that grapples with grief, loss, our scars, and how we cope. Hope to see this onstage in the future!

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Character Information

June

an artist

Character Age

30s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  30s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female
Alice

a photographer

Character Age

30s-40s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  30s,
  
  40s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female
Weezy

a goat

Character Age

40s-50s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female,
  
  Non-binary
Bib

a very old goat

Character Age

70s-80s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female,
  
  Non-binary

Development History

Type Reading, Organization NNPN Annual Benefit, Vineyard Theatre, NYC, Year 2019
Type Reading, Organization Everyman Theatre, Year 2019
Type Reading, Organization NNPN Showcase, National New Play Network, Year 2018
Type Workshop, Organization Signature Theatre, Arlington, VA, Year 2018
Type Workshop, Florida Repertory Theatre, Year 2018
Type Reading, Contemporary American Theater Festival, Year 2018
Type Workshop, Organization Theater Alliance, Washington, DC, Year 2017
Type Workshop, Organization Signature Theatre, Arlington, VA, Year 2017

Production History

Type Professional, 16th Street Theater, Year 2020
Type Professional, Capital Stage Company, Year 2020
Type Professional, Kitchen Dog Theater, Year 2020
Type Professional, Know Theatre of Cincinnati, Year 2020
Type Professional, Organization Shrewd Productions, Year 2020
Type Professional, Florida Repertory Theatre, Year 2019

Awards

Nominated: Pulitzer Prize

2020
2019 Kilroys List

The Kilroys

Selection

2019
2018 NNPN Showcase

National New Play Network

Selection

2018
New Works Festival

Kitchen Dog Theater

Finalist

2017
David Calicchio Emerging American Playwright Prize

Marin Theatre Company

Winner

2017

Genre

dark comedy,

drama

Subject Matter Keywords

Art and Artists,

love,

southern

Length

90 minutes to two hours

Cast Size

Age of Intended Audience

ages 18 and up

Narrative Attributes

Centers Female Characters,

Centers LGBTQ Characters

Supporting Materials

Published Script

https://www.concordtheatricals.com/s/92085/alabaster

Script Sample

Alabaster_sample_2.pdf

Reviews

Chicago Tribune

“
...a nuanced, darkly comedic play .... that examines how people cope with trauma and what recovery can look and feel like
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The Column

“
After seeing Kitchen Dog’s Alabaster, you will have no questions as to why this script has been chosen by a record number of theaters for production. It’s a play that will grab you from its first moments, and hold fast ‘till its healing conclusion.
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Broadway World

“
This is one of the most unique, heartbreakingly beautiful shows Florida Rep has ever done, and it was an honor to see such a new and momentous production. You'll laugh, cry, and everything in between.
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Florida Weekly

“
It’s easy to see why theaters from Oregon to Illinois to Texas are all lining up to stage this new play. With her writing, Ms. Cefaly rips your heart out of your chest, shatters it, then mends it. She’s not afraid to give voice to our hidden fears and flaws.
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