Goldie and the Green Mountains (or The Vermont Play)

by Reva Stover

When Goldie, a young Black woman, leaves D.C to pursue a teaching career in the small town of Bumfort, Vermont, she discovers that not everything is as it seems. As Goldie fights to survive in the haunting woods of Vermont, she uncovers a conspiracy that spans farther than one could possibly imagine. Will she decide to settle in or find a way out of her new home? Goldie and the Green Mountains (or the Vermont...

When Goldie, a young Black woman, leaves D.C to pursue a teaching career in the small town of Bumfort, Vermont, she discovers that not everything is as it seems. As Goldie fights to survive in the haunting woods of Vermont, she uncovers a conspiracy that spans farther than one could possibly imagine. Will she decide to settle in or find a way out of her new home? Goldie and the Green Mountains (or the Vermont Play) is a comedic social horror all its own.

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Goldie and the Green Mountains (or The Vermont Play)

Character Information

There should be at least one Black person and one indigineous person portraying GHOSTS. Extras can be added as background Ghosts and friends of Goldie. No GHOSTS or Friends should be white. Minimum of 3 actors for friends/ghosts, no maximum.

Extras can be added as background teachers. All teachers should be white. Minimum of 2 teachers, maximum of 10.

Ghosts should always outnumber teachers.
  • Goldie
    A young, brown-skin black woman working in education as a teacher, working her way up to administration. Ultimately, she aims to create curriculums for public schools. She is ambitious, intelligent, opinionated, passionate,playful and resourceful.
    African American/Black
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Stacy
    A white woman in her late forties. She runs the school that Goldie works at, RightVeiw. Outwardly friendly, accommodating, and considerate. She enjoys her position of wealth and power in her small community. She does not enjoy change.
    40-50
    White
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Mabel/Librarian
    A White Woman and teacher at RightVeiw. A pushover, easily walked over by people with authority. Gives most everyone the benefit of the doubt. Well meaning but ignorant. Very good friends with Jules.
    28-45
    White
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Jules/Therapist
    A well-off white man and teacher at RightView. Vermont native. Comes from the direct line of colonizers who benefited from genoicide in Vermont, but he’d rather not focus on that. Nature bro, prone to mansplaining. Not prone to apologizing. Very good friends with Mabel.
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Jax/Ghost 2
    Black person, masc idenifying or nonbinary, contemporary of Goldie. Best friend to Goldie, maybe more? Skeptical, playful, always down for the people. A revolutionary. / Ghost 2 - a spirit trapped in southern Vermont. Kind of blood thirsty. Should be a strong dancer/mover
    20-30
    African American/Black
    Masc or non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Sky/Ghost 1
    Native/Indigenous, can be any gender identity. Anxious at times. Fiercely loves their friends. Happy to jump in on a joke. / Ghost 1 - The leader of the Spirits. Nurturing, Cunning, calm yet rageful, and patient. A powerful spirit trapped in southern Vermont. Should be a strong dancer/mover
    20-30
    Indigenous/Native American/First Nations
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American
  • Willow/ Ghost 3
    Black, Indigenous or mixed. Can be any gender identity. A true simp. Full of love. Always sees the best in others / Ghost 3 - Youthful, energetic and blood thirsty. Lonely and Rageful. A spirit trapped in southern Vermont.Should be a strong dancer/mover
    20-30
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic

Development History

  • Reading, Philadelphia Women's Theatre Festival, 2024
  • Reading, First World Theatre, 2023