A Clearing in the Woods (10 min)

by Cassandra Rose

Originally part of The Dictionary Project, Volume V. A knight and a princess navigate their way through their one and only shot at honesty

Originally part of The Dictionary Project, Volume V. A knight and a princess navigate their way through their one and only shot at honesty

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A Clearing in the Woods (10 min)

Recommended by

  • Sam Baird: A Clearing in the Woods (10 min) by Cassandra Rose
    “

    This is a wonderful breath of fresh air in the fantastical world of princesses and knights. I'm so tired of the damsel in distress narrative. This is not it. May all princesses be as strong as this one.

    This is a wonderful breath of fresh air in the fantastical world of princesses and knights. I'm so tired of the damsel in distress narrative. This is not it. May all princesses be as strong as this one.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: A Clearing in the Woods (10 min) by Cassandra Rose
    “

    A terrific look at gender in this fun and engaging exchange between the knight and the princess. Fantastic!

    A terrific look at gender in this fun and engaging exchange between the knight and the princess. Fantastic!

    ”
  • Bennett Ayres: A Clearing in the Woods (10 min) by Cassandra Rose
    “

    A thoughtful and refreshing look at gender inequality through the lens of myth and fantasy. It questions the long-accepted "ever after" narrative with humor and honesty. Its spare style makes it produce-able on the cheap in any performance space. Great piece!

    A thoughtful and refreshing look at gender inequality through the lens of myth and fantasy. It questions the long-accepted "ever after" narrative with humor and honesty. Its spare style makes it produce-able on the cheap in any performance space. Great piece!

    ”

Character Information

No more than half the cast should be white
  • Knight
    Old fashioned
    Any Age
    Any
    he/him
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Princess
    Tired of being rescued
    Any Age
    Any
    She/her
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Production History

  • Fringe, The Dictionary Project, 2018