Stephanie Christopher is Not Welcome Here

by Katie Priscott

Stephanie Christopher is back in her hometown after her novel becomes a best-seller. More specifically, she returns to stop the school board from banning that book. Outside the board meeting, she comes toe-to-toe with Morgan Turner, a high school senior in complete support of the ban. When their conversation takes an unexpected personal turn, Morgan and Stephanie are both forced to reckon with what they are...

Stephanie Christopher is back in her hometown after her novel becomes a best-seller. More specifically, she returns to stop the school board from banning that book. Outside the board meeting, she comes toe-to-toe with Morgan Turner, a high school senior in complete support of the ban. When their conversation takes an unexpected personal turn, Morgan and Stephanie are both forced to reckon with what they are truly fighting for.

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  • Leah Roth Barsanti: Stephanie Christopher is Not Welcome Here by Katie Priscott
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    A thorough analysis of the personal behind both sides of the banned book debate, with well-realized and rounded characters on both sides of the issue. Works as a stand alone but I could see this being the start of something longer too! Brava!

    A thorough analysis of the personal behind both sides of the banned book debate, with well-realized and rounded characters on both sides of the issue. Works as a stand alone but I could see this being the start of something longer too! Brava!

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  • Danielle Wirsansky: Stephanie Christopher is Not Welcome Here by Katie Priscott
    “

    Stephanie Christopher is Not Welcome Here expertly navigates the complexities of book banning and censorship with sensitivity and depth. Through the unexpected encounter between Stephanie and Morgan, it explores the personal stakes behind the political, leaving audiences with thought-provoking, unresolved tension.

    Stephanie Christopher is Not Welcome Here expertly navigates the complexities of book banning and censorship with sensitivity and depth. Through the unexpected encounter between Stephanie and Morgan, it explores the personal stakes behind the political, leaving audiences with thought-provoking, unresolved tension.

    ”
  • Shaun Leisher: Stephanie Christopher is Not Welcome Here by Katie Priscott
    “

    The playwright does a really great job here at putting human faces on an issue that is so prevelant in the news today. Book banning and other forms of censorship are hot button issues today and I think this play does a good job at humanizing both sides of the issue. I thought the twist in this play was revealed really effectively and took the play in a new and deeply personal direction. I appreciated that this play does not end neatly. We don't know if Morgan ever changes her mind and that made it feel all the more authentic.

    The playwright does a really great job here at putting human faces on an issue that is so prevelant in the news today. Book banning and other forms of censorship are hot button issues today and I think this play does a good job at humanizing both sides of the issue. I thought the twist in this play was revealed really effectively and took the play in a new and deeply personal direction. I appreciated that this play does not end neatly. We don't know if Morgan ever changes her mind and that made it feel all the more authentic.

    ”
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  • Reading, Youth Artists Project, 2023

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