19/20 Vision

A young black woman in college, whose trauma of growing up in an abusive household has begun to leak out of the depths of her subconscious, and deeply affect her interactions with unknowing loved ones, must decide in school sponsored therapy if she will return home for winter break (or ever) after learning of her mother’s new engagement.

A young black woman in college, whose trauma of growing up in an abusive household has begun to leak out of the depths of her subconscious, and deeply affect her interactions with unknowing loved ones, must decide in school sponsored therapy if she will return home for winter break (or ever) after learning of her mother’s new engagement.

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  • David Crespy: 19/20 Vision

    A devastatingly honest, yet gorgeously lyrical portrayal of dealing with trauma related to domestic violence, alcoholism, and marginalization. Written with lavish dramatic style and sustained by the fierce courage that Maya, a young woman displays with uncanny clarity, even as her pain is etched on her and her mother, Alicia's skin. This play should be seen, now, and become a part of a larger national conversation on trauma and abuse.

    A devastatingly honest, yet gorgeously lyrical portrayal of dealing with trauma related to domestic violence, alcoholism, and marginalization. Written with lavish dramatic style and sustained by the fierce courage that Maya, a young woman displays with uncanny clarity, even as her pain is etched on her and her mother, Alicia's skin. This play should be seen, now, and become a part of a larger national conversation on trauma and abuse.

  • Brandon Burditt: 19/20 Vision

    Marvelous work. Each scene is strong. A beautiful and personal depiction of Black Womanhood. The scenes with the therapist were hilarious and dripping with difficult truths. The dialogue between the different generations of black women were spot on. I wish there was more so we could see what becomes of these women. Loved the phone calls. Great use of silence throughout the play. A lot was said in those beats.

    Marvelous work. Each scene is strong. A beautiful and personal depiction of Black Womanhood. The scenes with the therapist were hilarious and dripping with difficult truths. The dialogue between the different generations of black women were spot on. I wish there was more so we could see what becomes of these women. Loved the phone calls. Great use of silence throughout the play. A lot was said in those beats.

Character Information

- Maya, Alicia, and Cheryl should be black.
- Ella can be black or a woman of color.
- Ella and Cheryl can be doubled, if necessary.
- The Therapist should always be white.
  • Maya
    Daughter of Alicia; junior in college. Loves her mama deeply. Has a lot of trouble seeing things for what they are. Only one actor plays Maya at her various ages. The key feature distinguishing her change in age are her glasses.
    Character Age
    14 and 19
  • Alicia
    Mother of Maya; sweeps a lot of shit under the rug, and then neatly adjust the rug to look perfect. Family means everything to her.
    Character Age
    40s
  • Cheryl
    Alicia's best friend, and Maya's auntie. She has a warm, but stern spiritual essence despite the fact that she just recently lost her daughter, Gabby. Is always looking for the light in every troubled situation, even if it means turning a blind eye to the circumstances.
    Character Age
    40s
  • Ella
    Maya's best friend and the RA of their dorm. Has a loving and responsible energy about her.
    Character Age
    19
  • Therapist
    Counsellor to Maya; can be a man or a woman. Is never seen on stage. Can either be voice over recorded, or an actor speaking from off stage.
    Character Age
    30-50s

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization UCLA, Year 2019

Awards

  • Semi Finalist
    Pegasus Playlab (University of Central Florida)
    2020
  • Semi Finalist
    Bay Area Playwright's Festival
    2020