Foul Lines

by Caroline Hull

When openly queer high-school student Riley transfers to a new school in Alabama and signs up for their softball league, an opposing force (her teammate, Mackenzie) suggests a need to re-evaluate the naïve ideology that everyone on her team will actually be on her side.

When openly queer high-school student Riley transfers to a new school in Alabama and signs up for their softball league, an opposing force (her teammate, Mackenzie) suggests a need to re-evaluate the naïve ideology that everyone on her team will actually be on her side.

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Foul Lines

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  • Noah Gonzalez-Hall: Foul Lines by Caroline Hull
    “

    Incredibly poignant and brilliantly written

    Incredibly poignant and brilliantly written

    ”
  • Susan Middaugh: Foul Lines by Caroline Hull
    “

    Playing softball in Alabama means more than playing the game on the field. It entails social acceptance and pretense that doesn't sit well with newcomer Riley who is from Michigan. A nice element of surprise at end.

    Playing softball in Alabama means more than playing the game on the field. It entails social acceptance and pretense that doesn't sit well with newcomer Riley who is from Michigan. A nice element of surprise at end.

    ”
  • Eric Mansfield: Foul Lines by Caroline Hull
    “

    An intense confrontation between teammates leads two softball players to challenge each other's integrity and values that goes beyond the playing field. Caroline Hull has crafted a dynamic short play that will demand the audience's attention and leave them wondering who was right when the play ends. If you're looking for a short play with high drama that would spark debate and discussion, consider Foul Lines.

    An intense confrontation between teammates leads two softball players to challenge each other's integrity and values that goes beyond the playing field. Caroline Hull has crafted a dynamic short play that will demand the audience's attention and leave them wondering who was right when the play ends. If you're looking for a short play with high drama that would spark debate and discussion, consider Foul Lines.

    ”

Character Information

Casting Note: Player 1 and Player 2 are involved at the beginning of the play and serve to help set the scene and build the environment - this is crucial. Ideally, Player 1 and Player 2 are also the swings/understudies for Riley and Mackenzie, or members of the crew.
  • Mackenzie
    Subdued, introverted, matter-of-fact, pessimist.
    High School
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Riley
    Activist, Bold, Unapologetic, Afraid of Nothing.
    High School
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Player 1
    High School
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Player 2
    High School
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Workshop, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region IV, 2023
  • Workshop, Project Spotlight UCF (Student Developmental Theatre Organization), 2022

Production History

  • Community Theater, Capital Q Festival - StageQ Theatre, Wisconsin , 2023

Awards

  • Citizen Artist Award
    Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region IV
    Winner
    2023
  • Excellence in Playwriting in the Short Form
    Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region IV
    Winner
    2023