BLACK BEAUTY

by James Still

Inspired by Anna Sewell's novel subtitled "The Autobiography of a Horse". A story of resilience and justice that spans the life of a horse named Black Beauty.

Inspired by Anna Sewell's novel subtitled "The Autobiography of a Horse". A story of resilience and justice that spans the life of a horse named Black Beauty.

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BLACK BEAUTY

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  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: BLACK BEAUTY by James Still
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    This script is a master class in playwriting. Still offers us a delicious invitation into the world of Black Beauty and the poetry of the world that he creates unfolds beat by beat into one of the most lush and sensory-filled experiences that would satisfy anyone's story-lust. Painful at times, full of heart, this classic story is adapted for all audiences and will leave indelible marks.

    This script is a master class in playwriting. Still offers us a delicious invitation into the world of Black Beauty and the poetry of the world that he creates unfolds beat by beat into one of the most lush and sensory-filled experiences that would satisfy anyone's story-lust. Painful at times, full of heart, this classic story is adapted for all audiences and will leave indelible marks.

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BLACK BEAUTY may be performed as a chamber piece with six actors playing multiple roles, and can also be performed with larger cast. Multi-generational casting encouraged as a way to portray community and the epic feeling of the script.

Development History

  • Commission, Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT), 2019
  • Workshop, Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT), 2018

Production History

  • Professional, Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT), 2019