form of a girl unknown

by Charly Evon Simpson

Amali is a 12-year-old girl who finds herself on the edge of womanhood and is having trouble navigating her new world. Her mom's always busy and her sister is about to have a baby of her own. Her friend, Marina, has ditched her, but her new best friend ,Finn, is always there to listen--until he can't take it anymore. Her fascination with her changing body is one thing, but her fascination with the story of...

Amali is a 12-year-old girl who finds herself on the edge of womanhood and is having trouble navigating her new world. Her mom's always busy and her sister is about to have a baby of her own. Her friend, Marina, has ditched her, but her new best friend ,Finn, is always there to listen--until he can't take it anymore. Her fascination with her changing body is one thing, but her fascination with the story of siblings killed in the woods is another thing entirely.

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  • Shelby Seeley: form of a girl unknown by Charly Evon Simpson
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    For all the little girls who are weird, and anxious, smart and curious. “Sometimes it feels like there are aliens in me that are not babies but me.”

    For all the little girls who are weird, and anxious, smart and curious. “Sometimes it feels like there are aliens in me that are not babies but me.”

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  • Shaun Leisher: form of a girl unknown by Charly Evon Simpson
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    Simpson has crafted a thrilling and engrossing coming of age story.

    Simpson has crafted a thrilling and engrossing coming of age story.

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  • Kate Schnetzer: form of a girl unknown by Charly Evon Simpson
    “

    Simpson's world sucks you in immediately and completely. I haven't come across a more realistic group of fictional middle schoolers. So much nuance and care are given to every aspect of this piece. Simpson is not afraid to explore the full breadth and depth of complicated young minds and their relationships. Truly magical while still staying wholly grounded.

    Simpson's world sucks you in immediately and completely. I haven't come across a more realistic group of fictional middle schoolers. So much nuance and care are given to every aspect of this piece. Simpson is not afraid to explore the full breadth and depth of complicated young minds and their relationships. Truly magical while still staying wholly grounded.

    ”
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Development History

  • Workshop, Westport Country Playhouse, 2019
  • Reading, SPACE on Ryder Farm, 2018
  • Reading, The Lark, 2018
  • Residency, SPACE on Ryder Farm, 2017

Production History

  • Professional, 2019
  • Professional, 2019

Awards

  • The Kilroys List
    2019
  • Playwrights' Week
    The Lark
    Selection
    2018
  • Playwrights Realm Writing Fellowship
    Finalist
    2018