Indian Princesses

INDIAN PRINCESSES is based on a real-life Native American-themed father-daughter bonding program I participated in as a child (which still exists today under its new name––"Adventure Princesses"). In this play, 5 young girls of color and their white fathers go through a series of exercises and excursions meant to strengthen their bonds as fathers and daughters––but how can these men be protectors and...
INDIAN PRINCESSES is based on a real-life Native American-themed father-daughter bonding program I participated in as a child (which still exists today under its new name––"Adventure Princesses"). In this play, 5 young girls of color and their white fathers go through a series of exercises and excursions meant to strengthen their bonds as fathers and daughters––but how can these men be protectors and guides when they're incapable of discussing gender and race? The play explores cultural appropriation, "race-blind" spaces, loneliness, identity crises, internalized racism, financial anxiety, parenthood, and more, but at heart it's a joyful and comedic celebration of complicated identities, tricky conversations, and confusing expressions of love.
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Indian Princesses

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  • Shaun Leisher:
    18 Oct. 2023
    Loved this exploration of racism between fathers and daughters. Hysterical and heartbreaking. Really great roles for young women.
  • Liana Irvine:
    7 Oct. 2022
    Eliana knows how to write young women with whole personhoods! It is so much fun to watch these characters navigate power, identify, and white fathers.

Development History

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    Playwrights Realm
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    2023