GOLD

by Marcus Gorman

When 19-year-old Frankie inherits her late grandfather’s little black book, she goes on a cross-country road trip to meet his mistresses. As she and her college bestie travel across the United States and through decades of her family’s secret history, she learns not just who her grandfather truly was…but also a key to her own identity. GOLD is a funny and relatable drama about what we leave behind. And also some...

When 19-year-old Frankie inherits her late grandfather’s little black book, she goes on a cross-country road trip to meet his mistresses. As she and her college bestie travel across the United States and through decades of her family’s secret history, she learns not just who her grandfather truly was…but also a key to her own identity. GOLD is a funny and relatable drama about what we leave behind. And also some psychedelic dinosaurs.

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GOLD

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  • Steve Lyons: GOLD by Marcus Gorman
    “

    Using her grandfather's little black book as a guide, Frankie goes on a road trip to discover who her grandfather really was, while also discovering her own history and what makes her who she is. Fabulous dialogue and characters. This began as a film script but this is a very strong play.

    Using her grandfather's little black book as a guide, Frankie goes on a road trip to discover who her grandfather really was, while also discovering her own history and what makes her who she is. Fabulous dialogue and characters. This began as a film script but this is a very strong play.

    ”

Character Information

Doubling for intended cast of six (4w2m)
CAROL/SANDRA/JANICE/NANCY/HIGH SCHOOL BOY
MONA/REFEREE
LILY/TICKET AGENT/HIGH SCHOOL BOY
CHARLIE/HIGH SCHOOL BOY
DANIEL/HIGH SCHOOL BOY
  • Frankie
    19
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Charlie
    Frankie's grandpa
    Various Ages
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Carol
    Frankie's grandma
    Late 70s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Lily
    Frankie's mother
    mid-40s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Daniel
    Frankie's father
    54
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Mona
    Frankie's college friend
    19
    Asian
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Sandra
    mid-70s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Janice
    60s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Nancy
    late 50s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Ticket Agent
    Any Adult Age
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Referee
    20s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • High School Boys
    Any Age
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+

Development History

  • Workshop, Edmonds Driftwood Players, 2024
  • Workshop, Portable Performance Festival @ 18th & Union, 2022
  • Reading, Rain City Projects, 2020

Production History

  • Professional, Annex Theatre, 2025

Awards

  • Quarterfinalist for Best New Play
    ScreenCraft Stage Play Competition
    Winner
    2023
  • Best Feature Screenplay
    Inroads Screenwriting Fellowship
    Semi-Finalist
    2022
  • Best Feature Screenplay
    Pitch Now Screenplay Competition
    Semi-Finalist
    2022
  • Best Feature Screenplay
    Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards
    Semi-Finalist
    2021
  • Best Feature Screenplay Top 20
    San Francisco IndieFest
    Finalist
    2022
  • Best Feature Screenplay
    Hot Springs Screenplay Competition
    Runner Up
    2022
  • Best Feature Screenplay
    Queensland Independent Film Festival
    Winner
    2022
  • Best LGBTQ Screenplay
    Brno Film Festival
    Winner
    2022
  • Best Feature Screenplay
    Atlanta Screenplay Awards
    Semi-Finalist
    2021
  • Best Feature Screenplay
    NYC International Screenplay Awards
    Semi-Finalist
    2021
  • Best Feature Screenplay
    Boston Screenplay Awards
    Finalist
    2021