Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

by Leo Grierson

When Margaret Simon moves from New York City to Farbrook New Jersey, her whole life turns upside down. From friends to boys to periods, the whole world seems to spin on around her as she searches for meaning, identity and her place in the world. Based on the controversial novel by Judy Blume, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” examines the inner lives of young women, and the ups and downs of coming of age.

When Margaret Simon moves from New York City to Farbrook New Jersey, her whole life turns upside down. From friends to boys to periods, the whole world seems to spin on around her as she searches for meaning, identity and her place in the world. Based on the controversial novel by Judy Blume, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” examines the inner lives of young women, and the ups and downs of coming of age.

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

Character Information

Recommend the following doubling:

Mom/Mrs. Wheeler/Mrs. Hassler
Dad/Mr. Wheeler
Grandma Simon/Grandma Hutchins
Evan/Philip
Moose/Jay
Gretchen/Sales Clerk
Janie/Librarian
Mr. Benedict/Rabbi/Pastor/Priest/Grandpa Hutchins
  • Margaret Simon
    Sensitive, and curious. Margaret narrates the play and we see this world through her eyes. Wants do right, but doesn't always know what that is.
    12
    Jewish
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Nancy Wheeler
    Snobby, bratty, a know it all. Longs for a sense of control in her life and wants to appear cool in front of her friends. Outgoing, bubbly, leader of the Pre-Teen Sensations.
    12
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Mom
    Feminine and confident. A sturdy partner. Longs to be close to her daughter and not repeat mistakes made in her and her mother's relationship. (Actor plays all mothers inc. Mrs. Wheeler and Mrs. Hassler).
    30-40
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Dad
    Funny and caring. A man in touch with his feminine side. A man of faith who wants to share that with his daughter (Actor plays all dads including Mr. Wheeler).
    30-40
    Jewish
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Laura Danker
    Shy, and demure, but fiery when required to stand up for herself. Smart and observant. Picked on by the other girls for having developed breasts. Preferably an actor of size.
    12
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Grandma Simon
    A Jewish Bubbe. Opinionated and fun. Has a taste for the finer things in life and enjoys art, music, and theatre. A real New Yorker (doubles with Grandma Hutchins).
    60s-70s
    Jewish
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Gretchen Potter
    Brash and boy crazy. Plays at being mature. One of the Pre-Teen Sensations (can be doubled with Sales Clerk).
    12
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Janie Thomas
    Naive, sheltered, and sweet. A go-with-the-flow kind of girl, if not a bit of a pushover. A member of the Pre-Teen Sensations (can double with Librarian).
    12
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Philip Leroy
    Sweet, charming, and handsome. Most popular boy in school, despite being shy and secretive (doubles with Evan)
    12
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Moose
    Dashing, slick, but kind hearted. The cool boy who Margaret crushes on (doubles with Jay)
    14
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Mr. Benedict
    First year teacher at the middle school. Smart, excitable, eager. Cares very much about the children (doubles with Grandpa Hutchins, Rabbi, Pastor, and Priest).
    20s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Jay Hassler
    Rambunctious, loud mouthed, and kind of rude. Secretly tender hearted. A confused pre-teen boy (doubles with Moose).
    12
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary

Production History

  • Fringe, Oregon Fringe Festival, 2018