Dead Behind the Eyes or The Ingenue Play

by Becca Blackmore (she/her)

Five female archetypes live together in an enchanted castle waiting for a man to arrive to choose one of them. As they wait, they start to stretch the boundaries of their tropes. When a man finally does arrive, they aren't so sure about how to respond.

Five female archetypes live together in an enchanted castle waiting for a man to arrive to choose one of them. As they wait, they start to stretch the boundaries of their tropes. When a man finally does arrive, they aren't so sure about how to respond.

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Dead Behind the Eyes or The Ingenue Play

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  • Jessie Salsbury: Dead Behind the Eyes or The Ingenue Play by Becca Blackmore (she/her)
    “

    I adore this play. The characters are snappy and original, the language and dialogue is fresh, and the story is sharp. Becca Blackmore has a talent of telling us an allegory without beating a dead horse - Becca has given us something new and unexpected. I can't recommend this one enough.

    I adore this play. The characters are snappy and original, the language and dialogue is fresh, and the story is sharp. Becca Blackmore has a talent of telling us an allegory without beating a dead horse - Becca has given us something new and unexpected. I can't recommend this one enough.

    ”
  • Quinn Xavier Hernandez: Dead Behind the Eyes or The Ingenue Play by Becca Blackmore (she/her)
    “

    Uplifting and revitalizing. Dead Behind the Eyes or the Ingenue Play is a tale of stereotypes and judging books by their covers that transforms into a catalyst for taking control of your own destiny. Becca Anderson reminds us that our purpose isn't in doing what society expects, but rather in accepting that we control our individual stories. #PlaywrightPlug

    Uplifting and revitalizing. Dead Behind the Eyes or the Ingenue Play is a tale of stereotypes and judging books by their covers that transforms into a catalyst for taking control of your own destiny. Becca Anderson reminds us that our purpose isn't in doing what society expects, but rather in accepting that we control our individual stories. #PlaywrightPlug

    ”
  • Ignition Arts: Dead Behind the Eyes or The Ingenue Play by Becca Blackmore (she/her)
    “

    A truly unconventional fairytale for adults with a clear tone and comedic voice. As four women languish in a castle feasting on skittles, they start to wonder what they are waiting for. A piece that has potential to be very funny with the right creative team. Smart and self-aware.

    A truly unconventional fairytale for adults with a clear tone and comedic voice. As four women languish in a castle feasting on skittles, they start to wonder what they are waiting for. A piece that has potential to be very funny with the right creative team. Smart and self-aware.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, Vintage Theatre, 2018

Awards

  • Second rounder - Corkscrew Theatre Festival Readings
    2020
  • Lance Hewett Reading Series
    Isle of Shoals Productions, Inc.
    Finalist
    2020
  • Todd McNerney Playwriting Award
    College of Charleston
    Finalist
    2019