Paint Night

by Carey Crim

Six women get together for a much needed girls night out. The plan is to eat, drink and create works of art at a local Paint and Sip night. But as the alcohol flows (and truths and insecurities are revealed) six carefully curated lives begin to show their cracks. Paint Night is about what happens when we let shed our Instagram #blessed lives and get hilariously and heartbreakingly real.

Six women get together for a much needed girls night out. The plan is to eat, drink and create works of art at a local Paint and Sip night. But as the alcohol flows (and truths and insecurities are revealed) six carefully curated lives begin to show their cracks. Paint Night is about what happens when we let shed our Instagram #blessed lives and get hilariously and heartbreakingly real.

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Paint Night

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  • Bethany Dickens Assaf: Paint Night

    WOW. This is one of those plays that just might change you: Crim’s work deftly addresses multiple issues with both an empathetic and uncompromising voice. Each of these six women has an authentic perspectives on the subjects of motherhood and womanhood, and is on a compelling personal journey that intersects with the others’ in fascinating ways. I recommend this play in particular for actors seeking monologues: there are several, and each is stunning. I also loved the way humor is woven expertly throughout; in general, there’s not one forced or false beat in this play: highly recommended.

    WOW. This is one of those plays that just might change you: Crim’s work deftly addresses multiple issues with both an empathetic and uncompromising voice. Each of these six women has an authentic perspectives on the subjects of motherhood and womanhood, and is on a compelling personal journey that intersects with the others’ in fascinating ways. I recommend this play in particular for actors seeking monologues: there are several, and each is stunning. I also loved the way humor is woven expertly throughout; in general, there’s not one forced or false beat in this play: highly recommended.

  • Cheryl Bear: Paint Night

    A beautifully done play about the bonding of women as they go through the tumultuous journey of life. The ability to be vulnerable and the support we need from our friends is more vital than we can sometimes communicate. Excellent work!

    A beautifully done play about the bonding of women as they go through the tumultuous journey of life. The ability to be vulnerable and the support we need from our friends is more vital than we can sometimes communicate. Excellent work!

  • Noel VanDenBosch: Paint Night

    A delightful play for an all-female cast. This script is both tender and honest as 6 women navigate their struggles and lives.

    A delightful play for an all-female cast. This script is both tender and honest as 6 women navigate their struggles and lives.

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Character Information

There is a version with an intermission if needed.
  • Miriam
    A humanities professor with a grown son and daughter. A woman whose desire to see the bright side of life has been greatly tested. She is a raw nerve.
    Character Age
    Late fifties to early sixties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Bree
    Fern’s daughter. A working mom with a stay at home husband and a six year old son who may be transgender.
    Character Age
    late 30's to early 40's
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Gwen
    A business wunderkind who, after taking time off to raise her three kids, is finding it difficult to reenter a workforce that no longer values her.
    Character Age
    Forties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African American / Black
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Fern
    Bree’s mother. She put everything into her family, even when they didn’t want it. A good Christian woman trying to do the right thing, but the world is changing too fast for her.
    Character Age
    Late fifties to early sixties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Lolly
    Miriam’s daughter. Any ethnicity. A bit of a Peter Pan lost soul. Five careers in as many years. Grew up with a schizophrenic older brother.
    Character Age
    thirty
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Vera
    Sixties. Paint night leader.
    A straight shooting free spirit.
    Character Age
    sixties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization The Purple Rose Theater, Year 2019

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Maine Public Theatre, Year 2023

Awards

  • The Kilroys List
    The Kilroys
    2020