Grace's Land 2.0 (FOR AGES 14-18) by Sarah Bierstock

Grace is a teenage Spoken Word champion, but can't seem to complete a simple poetry homework assignment. Accompanied by her piano playing, hip hop dancing and visual artist girlfriends, she designs a virtual land of her own, Grace's Land 2.0, where they're free of fixed identities, of the pandemic, of micromanaging parents, and the need to fit into the boxes assigned by others.
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Grace's Land 2.0 (FOR AGES 14-18)

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Character Information

Ethnic Diversity Desired.

  • GRACE
    14-18,
    Any race (but likely African American / Black)
    ,
    Female
    Sick of being home with her smothering mom. She feels trapped physically and under the scrutiny and expectation of her family. Her intelligence is sometimes masked by her
    sensitivity and can appear reserved- until she starts rapping. She’s gifted at spoken word.

    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • GRETA
    14-18,
    Any Race/but likely Asian
    ,
    a cis Female
    Super smart, funny, problem solver. She’s a loyal friend, the class president with the mostest, ready to help and conquer the world. She’s a virtuoso pianist with a secret hand-washing OCD. Loves to sing and has a terrible voice.

    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • JANA
    14-18, Array,
    (assigned female at birth) Non-binary
    Fraternal twin sister to Dana, clever, tom-boyish girl with a fascination with transgenderism and lesbian tendencies. She is actively reshaping her ideas based on gender. A fierce hip-hop dancer.

    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Non-binary
  • DANA
    13-18,
    Any
    ,
    (assigned female at birth - plot relevant)
    Fraternal twin sister to Jana. A direct, no nonsense, unpretentious kind of gal. A great visual artist (draws really well).

    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    The Hewett School
    ,
    2021
  • Reading
    ,
    50/50 An Arts Production Company
    ,
    2021

Awards

Semi-Finalist
,
New Work Presentation at Columbia College Chicago
,
2021