LADYVILLE by Aja Houston

Three sisters are the only people left not to be taken by a sinister, formless entity, "The Calling." Always living in terror as they fight for their lives, the unexpected return of a long-lost friend gives them hope. Will they learn if that hope is false before The Calling returns to take its next victim?
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LADYVILLE

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  • Daniel Prillaman:
    22 Feb. 2022
    “ Houston's world just sucks you in. There's a palpable sense of poetic dread seeping out of the set, through every line of dialogue. As we gradually realize the stakes of these young women's world, the metaphors hit, and hard. This is a beautiful play that I long to see staged, delving into and screaming at themes of abandonment, family, purpose, and more. And the visuals would be so chilling live. I'll be thinking about this one for a long time. ”
  • Lisa Kenner Grissom:
    3 Dec. 2021
    “ In this riveting, dark, and dystopian fairytale, Aja Houston has created a world and story that is fantastic in the true sense of the word, yet also speaks clearly to the present moment. Her characters are so sharply drawn that they become unforgettable, and her inventiveness with language is unmatched. I hope to see this play brought to life on stage soon! ”
  • Bernardo Cubría:
    3 Dec. 2021
    “ Aja Houston doesn't write four people in a living room talking about "issues" She is a world builder. She writes plays that are meant for the stage. This play is a wonderful metaphor. It also gets to the core of the human condition while saying so much about our present. I hope more plays like this get done more often! Read and produce this play please! ”
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ZEMORA - Reluctant leader of those that remain, 18 Black Female. The older sister to Tayla.
TAYLA - Idealistic to a fault, 15 Black Female, the younger sister Zemora.
FEMI- Strong-willed rebel with a cause, freedom. 18 Black Female, friend to the sisters.
NONSO - The girl's beloved friend returned, although not quite what he seems. 18 Black Male

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