Kings of America

by Sean Patrick Nill

Through the recurring dreams of a struggling teenage boy named Noah-dreams populated exclusively by former presidents-this timely new play explores presidential figures of American history, their flaws and the legacies they left behind. While watching Twilight with John Kennedy and Jimmy Carter, receiving an edict lesson from George Washington, and escaping a war zone with Richard Nixon, and George W. Bush, Noah...

Through the recurring dreams of a struggling teenage boy named Noah-dreams populated exclusively by former presidents-this timely new play explores presidential figures of American history, their flaws and the legacies they left behind. While watching Twilight with John Kennedy and Jimmy Carter, receiving an edict lesson from George Washington, and escaping a war zone with Richard Nixon, and George W. Bush, Noah argues with theses men and examines the certain ways in which the American memory is skewed. But these episodes might be more than just fantasy, they could be a means for forgiveness and personal healing in a life full of anger and disappointment.

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Kings of America

Character Information

NOAH - Black Male, 16
ACTOR A: THERAPIST, JOHN F. KENNEDY, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, THOMAS
JEFFERSON, SOLDIER, Any race, any gender
ACTOR B: THEODORE ROOSEVELT, MOVIE USHER, ANDREW JACKSON, MR. HALLAST,
WOODROW WILSON, GEORGE W. BUSH, Any race, any gender
ACTOR C: FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT, Mother (Voice) JIMMY CARTER, ABRAHAM
LINCOLN, GEORGE WASHINGTON, GALLUP POLLOSTER, RICHARD NIXON, Any Race, any gender
  • Noah
    Character Age
    16
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    A black male
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Commission, Organization Sacramento Theatre Company, Year 2017

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Sacramento Theatre Company , Year 2017

Awards

  • Davey Foundation Theatre Grant
    Salt Lake Acting Company
    Finalist
    2017