Wildfire

by Dakota Silvey

Wildfire is a harrowing tale about a squad of firefighters facing the largest fire of their lives. With the looming threat of death, they must confront past traumas, generational prowess, and outdated ideals of masculinity and femininity. Alex, an experienced woman in a male-dominated career field, must endure these hardships while augmenting an elite team of firefighters. Wallace, the young rookie, attempts to...

Wildfire is a harrowing tale about a squad of firefighters facing the largest fire of their lives. With the looming threat of death, they must confront past traumas, generational prowess, and outdated ideals of masculinity and femininity. Alex, an experienced woman in a male-dominated career field, must endure these hardships while augmenting an elite team of firefighters. Wallace, the young rookie, attempts to prove himself during his first firefight. Ultimately, their bond will carry them through this unforgettable experience together.

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  • Randall Simmons: Wildfire

    This piece is wonderful - we get an intense mixture of excitement and fear that permeates through each scene. Dakota Silvey has done a fantastic job of bringing such dynamic characters together, while managing to make them each still feel authentic.

    This piece is wonderful - we get an intense mixture of excitement and fear that permeates through each scene. Dakota Silvey has done a fantastic job of bringing such dynamic characters together, while managing to make them each still feel authentic.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Daisy Theatricals, Year 2023

Awards

  • Austin Film Festival Playwriting Competition
    Austin Film Festival
    Semi-Finalist
    2022
  • Bridge Award
    Arts in the Armed Forces
    Semi-Finalist
    2022