FIXED by David Lee White

*Fixed was originally commissioned by the NJPAC Stage Exchange, a program of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center – John Schreiber, President & CEO*

Back in high school, Ronnie, Val and Daryl made a vow to take care of one another if any of them got sick. When Ronnie's abusive homelife and mental illness test their vows, the three separate to start new lives. Years later, when Ronnie is...
*Fixed was originally commissioned by the NJPAC Stage Exchange, a program of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center – John Schreiber, President & CEO*

Back in high school, Ronnie, Val and Daryl made a vow to take care of one another if any of them got sick. When Ronnie's abusive homelife and mental illness test their vows, the three separate to start new lives. Years later, when Ronnie is found wandering the streets of Trenton, NJ, Daryl and Val reluctantly reunite to try to get Ronnie the treatment she should have gotten years ago. In the process, old wounds are reopened, and the three friends are forced to confront how they failed one another in the past, as well as the need to forgive one another in the present.
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FIXED

Recommended by

  • Cheryl Bear:
    11 Apr. 2021
    “ A powerful and moving story about friendship and mental health that will stay with you. Well done. ”
  • Ignition Arts:
    21 May. 2018
    “ A well-crafted four hander navigating the landmines of mental illness and friendship - the pacts we make before the world ruins us, the mistakes that follow when the world does, and the promise of healing once we build our own worlds. Dynamic time-lapsing story, based on true accounts. ”
  • Ian August:
    2 Jun. 2017
    “ Mr. White's play FIXED is a dramatic departure from his previous work--it is far more intentional than his family comedy BLOOD, or his mysterious satire SLIPPERY AS SIN. FIXED accomplishes two things expertly--it is entertaining and engaging in the way only Mr. White can be, but it is also informative and stimulating. The character of Ronnie, who suffers from schitzoaffective disorder, is gorgeously realized--terrifying, pitiful, strong, romantic--she is probably one of the most fully realized characters in Mr. White's impressive canon. ”
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Character Information

  • Val
    18 and mid-30s,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    One of Ronnie’s best friends from high school. Currently an actress.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Ronnie
    18 and mid-30s,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    A woman in her mid-30s suffering from schizoaffective disorder.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Janine
    30s-60s,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    A mental health caseworker.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Daryl
    18 and mid-30s,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Ronnie’s other best friend from high school. An attorney in Trenton, NJ
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    NJPAC
    ,
    2016
  • Workshop
    ,
    Yendor Productions
    ,
    2016
  • Commission
    ,
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
    ,
    2015

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Solid Lines Theatre
    ,
    2020
  • Professional
    ,
    Passage Theatre
    ,
    2017