Wild Horses

A savagely-funny play about a summer that changed an adolescent girl forever, told by her grown-up self. As her friends challenge and cajole her and her family falls apart around her, she questions the core of her own humanity. The pathos and hubris of teenage years, the struggle for identity, independence, and authenticity, and the desire to find one's place in a complicated world — it all come rushing at...
A savagely-funny play about a summer that changed an adolescent girl forever, told by her grown-up self. As her friends challenge and cajole her and her family falls apart around her, she questions the core of her own humanity. The pathos and hubris of teenage years, the struggle for identity, independence, and authenticity, and the desire to find one's place in a complicated world — it all come rushing at us as she takes us on the ride of her life.

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Wild Horses

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  • Cheryl Bear:
    15 Aug. 2020
    A marvelous journey with a rich and layered story of experiences as one finds her place in the world. A well traveled life that is fascinating to see unfold!
  • Emma Goldman-Sherman:
    14 Jan. 2020
    An inspiring story. Very visual and I love the humor of it. This is a tremendous role for an actor! And so theatrical. It really moves. And the sense of that family coming apart at the seams is so strong as The Girl lives so close to the edge, reminds me of my own early adolescence, how narrow the escapes were. Well done!
  • Jake Smith:
    18 Jul. 2019
    There were moments that were truly funny, moments that had me worried for this little girl, and moments that truly shocked me. I really felt everything while reading this.

Character Information

  • Woman
    Late 30's, 40's, 50's,
    Flexible
    ,
    Female
    Requires a nimble actress playing multiple roles who is comfortable with comedy & direct address.

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    ACT Theatre, Seattle
    ,
    2014

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    New Jersey Repertory (NNPN RWP)
    ,
    2018
  • Professional
    ,
    The Vortex (NNPN RWP)
    ,
    2018
  • Professional
    ,
    Intiman Theatre, Seattle
    ,
    2018
  • Professional
    ,
    Contemporary American Theatre Festival (NNPN Rolling World Premiere)
    ,
    2017
  • Professional
    ,
    JCC CenterStage (NNPN RWP)
    ,
    2017

Awards

Semi-Finalist
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Eugene O'Neil Conference
,
2016