But What Am I?

by Vinecia Coleman

On the eve of preparing the eulogy for his father, a beloved and respected pastor in the community, a man must deal with his father's past mistakes while he confronts his own demons.

On the eve of preparing the eulogy for his father, a beloved and respected pastor in the community, a man must deal with his father's past mistakes while he confronts his own demons.

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But What Am I?

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  • Chelsea Frandsen: But What Am I? by Vinecia Coleman
    “

    This devastating and beautiful play about coming to terms with identity and the mistakes of a loved one is one of the most heartfelt and authentic I've read in a long time. Venecia Coleman is one to watch.

    This devastating and beautiful play about coming to terms with identity and the mistakes of a loved one is one of the most heartfelt and authentic I've read in a long time. Venecia Coleman is one to watch.

    ”
  • Jordan Bird: But What Am I? by Vinecia Coleman
    “

    A spectacular play about grieving and coming clean. BUT WHAT AM I? asks the question: do your mistakes make you any less good?, and it offers no easy answers. Lovely dialogue and lovely stage directions set in the context of heartbreaking revelations. This would be a joy for three actors to perform.

    A spectacular play about grieving and coming clean. BUT WHAT AM I? asks the question: do your mistakes make you any less good?, and it offers no easy answers. Lovely dialogue and lovely stage directions set in the context of heartbreaking revelations. This would be a joy for three actors to perform.

    ”
  • Doug DeVita: But What Am I? by Vinecia Coleman
    “

    Vinecia Coleman takes the "dark family secrets" play to a whole new level with "But What Am I?" Her premise is straightforward, her writing gets right to the point with minimal fuss, her dialogue is crisp and clear, and the emotional toll is devastating. Beautiful and heartbreaking.

    And by the way, Coleman's stage directions merit special mention for their delicious brilliance.

    Vinecia Coleman takes the "dark family secrets" play to a whole new level with "But What Am I?" Her premise is straightforward, her writing gets right to the point with minimal fuss, her dialogue is crisp and clear, and the emotional toll is devastating. Beautiful and heartbreaking.

    And by the way, Coleman's stage directions merit special mention for their delicious brilliance.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, KCACTF Region VII, 2016

Production History

  • University, University of Idaho Department of Theatre, 2016

Awards

  • John Cauble Short Play
    KCACTF Region VII
    Semi-Finalist
    2016