Acts of Creation

by Brianna Barrett

| Full Length | Marigold is having a baby. Francine is just in commercials. One of their moms is trying to hold it together while the other creates an artificial intelligence algorithm to write her a masterpiece before she dies because surely by now she doesn't have enough time. The family reckons with what it means to honor someone's legacy.

| Full Length | Marigold is having a baby. Francine is just in commercials. One of their moms is trying to hold it together while the other creates an artificial intelligence algorithm to write her a masterpiece before she dies because surely by now she doesn't have enough time. The family reckons with what it means to honor someone's legacy.

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Acts of Creation

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  • Aly Kantor: Acts of Creation

    Vibrant, specific characters populate the world of this family drama, in which anticipatory grief - and, later, active grief - guide so many decisions. It asks questions about what constitutes a legacy, and if it's ever too late to create one (and, most interestingly, where AI fits into the act of creation). I loved the use of AI-generated text in the script itself. The more you question "how did this string of words come to be?" the less it matters. It's here, and it's strange, and it means nothing except what you decide it means.
    A fascinating premise executed beautifully!

    Vibrant, specific characters populate the world of this family drama, in which anticipatory grief - and, later, active grief - guide so many decisions. It asks questions about what constitutes a legacy, and if it's ever too late to create one (and, most interestingly, where AI fits into the act of creation). I loved the use of AI-generated text in the script itself. The more you question "how did this string of words come to be?" the less it matters. It's here, and it's strange, and it means nothing except what you decide it means.
    A fascinating premise executed beautifully!

  • Ross Tedford Kendall: Acts of Creation

    Very interesting approach and concept. Thought that the characters were unique and dynamic. Interested to see more of this type of work from this playwright.

    Very interesting approach and concept. Thought that the characters were unique and dynamic. Interested to see more of this type of work from this playwright.

  • Cassidy Byron: Acts of Creation

    Intriguing concept right from the start, with very funny one-liners balanced with its drama! I would love to see this piece performed live.

    Intriguing concept right from the start, with very funny one-liners balanced with its drama! I would love to see this piece performed live.

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Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Vivid Stage, Year 2023
  • Type Workshop, Organization Theatre 33 , Year 2022
  • Type Reading, Organization Naked Angels LA, Year 2022

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization New Stage Theatre, Year 2023

Awards

  • Mark Twain Prize for Comic Playwriting
    Kennedy Center
    Winner
    2022
  • New Play Award
    Portland Civic Theatre Guild
    Finalist
    2022