The Dillsboro Pickle Queen of 1955

by Peter Turner

A young man travels to an exotic land and falls in love. Set in the mountains of North Carolina in 1955, this coming of age story is full of heart and laughs.

A young man travels to an exotic land and falls in love. Set in the mountains of North Carolina in 1955, this coming of age story is full of heart and laughs.

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The Dillsboro Pickle Queen of 1955

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  • Jessica Feder-Birnbaum: The Dillsboro Pickle Queen of 1955 by Peter Turner
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    The Dillsboro Pickle Queen of 1955 is a poignant and evocative coming of age. The characters are vividly drawn, one of whom is differently abled, albeit with dignity. The story tugs at the heart and the characters are vivid. Paul, the progtagonist, has a clearly defined arc. This play is easily staged and would do well as a full fledged production or in a festival.

    The Dillsboro Pickle Queen of 1955 is a poignant and evocative coming of age. The characters are vividly drawn, one of whom is differently abled, albeit with dignity. The story tugs at the heart and the characters are vivid. Paul, the progtagonist, has a clearly defined arc. This play is easily staged and would do well as a full fledged production or in a festival.

    ”
3 men, 2 women. 1 man 20's, 2 men 30-40, 1 woman 20's, 1 woman 40-50

Development History

  • Reading, Barter Theatre Appalachian Plays and Playwrights Festival, 2006
  • Reading, Mockingbird Public NeST Festival, 1999

Production History

  • Professional, A.R.T. Station Theatre, Stone Mountain, Georgia, 2000

Awards

  • NeST (New Southern Theatre) Fest
    Mockingbird Public Theatre, Nashville, TN
    Finalist
    1999
  • Appalachian Plays and Playwrights Festival
    Barter Theatre
    Finalist
    2006