All the Natalie Portmans by C. A. Johnson

Keyonna is sixteen years old, extremely close with her older brother Samuel, and dreams of a better tomorrow. When brother and sister find themselves on the brink of eviction, however, their tenuous life on the edge of the poverty is forever changed by a few hundred dollars, a pretty girl, and a famous Hollywood actress.
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All the Natalie Portmans

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  • Noel VanDenBosch:
    28 Nov. 2020
    “ A beautiful script about finding one's self and being true to that person. Funny one moment and heart-wrenching the next, as Keyonna navigates her life. This play has great roles for actors. ”
  • Ann Filmer:
    6 Dec. 2018
    “ WOW!!! I love all the characters in this play. This writer has an excellent vision. When Keyonna starts to harden, it is heartbreaking. While we need to take care of reality, we also need dreams and hope. When one feels small or is trying to sacrifice themselves for their family, the rug can get pulled out. It is so hard not to fall, hard. And people do. But we can also Love and Forgive. This is REAL but told through a lens of so much love and theatricality. An excellent, moving play. And Natalie Portman is in it! ”
  • Shaun Leisher:
    19 Apr. 2018
    “ I first heard about this play when I saw it was named as one of the 2018 Sundance Institute Theatre Lab Fellows. I was so glad to see that it was uploaded on NPX because this is a brilliant play that will rip your heart out at several points but its not a total downer. This is definitely not your typical African American family living in poverty play. It's a play about dreams and what happens when we give them up for others or just give up on them. The characters are amazing and the dialogue is so honest. ”

Development History

  • Workshop
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    Sundance Theater Lab
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    2018
  • Workshop
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    Page 73 Productions
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    2018

Production History

  • Professional
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    MCC Theater
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    2020