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. ”
Requires a nimble actress playing multiple roles who is comfortable with comedy & direct address. Age of actress can vary (late 30's to late 50's) depending on when you set the 'now' of the play.
Woman
Late 30's, 40's, 50's,
Flexible
,
Female
Requires a nimble actress playing multiple roles who is comfortable with comedy & direct address.
Can be played by:
Age:
30s, 40s, 50s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
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)