Ready Steady Yeti Go

by David Jacobi

In the aftermath of a hate crime, Junior High pariah Goon befriends one of the victims, Carly, the only black girl in school. While the town plans a rally "to destroy racism forever," a youthful romance blossoms and the two must navigate the pitfalls of falling in love while dealing with the town's prying eyes, especially those of Wikipedia Jones, the crime-solving son of the Chief of Police. Passive-aggressive...

In the aftermath of a hate crime, Junior High pariah Goon befriends one of the victims, Carly, the only black girl in school. While the town plans a rally "to destroy racism forever," a youthful romance blossoms and the two must navigate the pitfalls of falling in love while dealing with the town's prying eyes, especially those of Wikipedia Jones, the crime-solving son of the Chief of Police. Passive-aggressive antics, bad parental advice, and ill-informed gestures of kindness create a "White Guilt Perfect Storm" that threatens to make the course of true love a rocky road indeed.

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Ready Steady Yeti Go

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  • Cheryl Bear: Ready Steady Yeti Go by David Jacobi
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    A powerful look at the current state of racism in America. Well done.

    A powerful look at the current state of racism in America. Well done.

    ”
  • National New Play Network: Ready Steady Yeti Go by David Jacobi
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    READY STEADY YETI GO by David Jacobi is receiving a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. The partnering NNPN Member Theaters are Azuka Theatre (Philadelphia, PA), Stageworks Theatre (Tampa, FL), and Rogue Machine Theatre (Los Angeles, CA).

    READY STEADY YETI GO by David Jacobi is receiving a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. The partnering NNPN Member Theaters are Azuka Theatre (Philadelphia, PA), Stageworks Theatre (Tampa, FL), and Rogue Machine Theatre (Los Angeles, CA).

    ”
  • Lojo Simon: Ready Steady Yeti Go by David Jacobi
    “

    An imaginative, creative, fun commentary on racism and hypocrisy in America, with a Stranger Things vibe. Great production and design potential.

    An imaginative, creative, fun commentary on racism and hypocrisy in America, with a Stranger Things vibe. Great production and design potential.

    ”
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Character Information

  • GOON
    Town bully.
    13
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • CARLY
    12
    African American
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • GANDRY
    12
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • BARRY
    13
    Mixed race: black and white
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • KATIE
    12
    Any (but probably white)
    Cis female or genderqueer
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary

Development History

Production History

  • Professional, Tampa Stageworks, 2019
  • Professional, Azuka Theatre, 2018
  • University, SUNY New Paltz, 2018

Awards

  • Relentless Award
    American Playwriting Foundation
    Semi-Finalist
    2016