Nettle

by Christian St. Croix

ONE ACT. In a city where supernatural beings hide among humans, a young witch's public display of magic puts their secret world at risk. Pearl, leader of the ghosts, calls a meeting with Kyle, the stubborn leader of the witches, Anthony, the empathetic leader of the werewolves, and Nico, the rebellious leader of the vampires. As they debate the young witch's fate, old tensions and relationships resurface....

ONE ACT. In a city where supernatural beings hide among humans, a young witch's public display of magic puts their secret world at risk. Pearl, leader of the ghosts, calls a meeting with Kyle, the stubborn leader of the witches, Anthony, the empathetic leader of the werewolves, and Nico, the rebellious leader of the vampires. As they debate the young witch's fate, old tensions and relationships resurface. "Nettle" reveals how the extraordinary can touch even the most ordinary lives.

LATEST DRAFT: 6/23/24

Formerly titled, "The Oakland Society of Supernatural Beings" and "Rosemary"

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  • Cole Hunter Dzubak: Nettle

    Such a dynamic piece of theatre. Amazingly thought-out characters and a wonderful premise that drags you in and won't let you go til the last page. Christian St. Croix has created one of my favorite pieces of theatre to date with this one act. I love everything horror, and this brings those classic characters into a real scenario and has them show their humanity or lack thereof. Amazing work!

    Such a dynamic piece of theatre. Amazingly thought-out characters and a wonderful premise that drags you in and won't let you go til the last page. Christian St. Croix has created one of my favorite pieces of theatre to date with this one act. I love everything horror, and this brings those classic characters into a real scenario and has them show their humanity or lack thereof. Amazing work!

  • T. M. Gadomski: Nettle

    Loved this. The title brought me in, sure, but the story held me tight. I'd love to see this live or even be in it. That's what I loved about this supernatural story... I believed it. I want to know them, I'd like to be them. Such a good story.

    Loved this. The title brought me in, sure, but the story held me tight. I'd love to see this live or even be in it. That's what I loved about this supernatural story... I believed it. I want to know them, I'd like to be them. Such a good story.

  • Joe Swenson: Nettle

    What a fun and imaginative spin on the supernatural world. When you think about the baseline familiarity of the skills of each of the four main characters, you appreciate the extras that Christian St. Croix sprinkles in. Then there are the rules, the special relationships supernaturally, and you have the recipe for Supernatural Skills fans, like myself, absolutely love. Throw in a measured escalation strategy, additional layers of stakes, and complicated interpersonal connections and you find yourself immersed into the culture and environment that St. Croix creates. Also love the somewhat...

    What a fun and imaginative spin on the supernatural world. When you think about the baseline familiarity of the skills of each of the four main characters, you appreciate the extras that Christian St. Croix sprinkles in. Then there are the rules, the special relationships supernaturally, and you have the recipe for Supernatural Skills fans, like myself, absolutely love. Throw in a measured escalation strategy, additional layers of stakes, and complicated interpersonal connections and you find yourself immersed into the culture and environment that St. Croix creates. Also love the somewhat ambiguous ending. Excellent play.

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Character Information

  • Kyle
    An off-duty nurse and the leader of the city’s witches. Guarded and stubborn, undoubtedly loyal, there’s some vulnerability beneath the armor. He loves his witches and he’ll fight like hell to protect them.
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Black
    Character Gender Identity
    Male or Female
  • Anthony
    An auto mechanic, the pack leader of the city’s werewolves and Kyle’s pining ex. Perceptive, sensitive to heightened emotions, he serves as the heart and voice of reason in the group of leaders.
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Mexican-American
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Pearl
    Leader of the ghosts and sitting ruler of the order. Her outfit and hairstyle suggests that she died in the 1950s. She moves with clipped pleasantries and well-timed giggles, but she’s quite terrifying when she’s angry.
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Person of Color
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Nico
    Leader of the vampires, treated like a kid brother by the rest of the order to his chagrin. A pro skateboarder, a bit of an influencer, definitely loves to travel. Chill to a fault, but he has genuine love for everybody.
    Character Age
    Mid teens
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Person of Color
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization San Diego Black Artist Collective, Year 2024

Production History