Red Days by Rachel Bublitz

FULL LENGTH, early development: As the air quality in Salt Lake climbs to crisis levels, we follow Dianna through four seasons, trying to balance school, her running team, and pursuing her passion. But as she nears the end of her senior year, she's forced to decide if her running dream truly belongs to her, or if it's more her mother's, while around her the serious effects of the air quality...
FULL LENGTH, early development: As the air quality in Salt Lake climbs to crisis levels, we follow Dianna through four seasons, trying to balance school, her running team, and pursuing her passion. But as she nears the end of her senior year, she's forced to decide if her running dream truly belongs to her, or if it's more her mother's, while around her the serious effects of the air quality wreak havoc on those athletes who dare breath hard in the open air.
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Red Days

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  • Ellie Parish:
    12 Dec. 2023
    “ In Red Days, Bublitz does a wonderful job of keeping the reader engaged while also spreading a message warning us of the dangers of global warming. I finished reading with a greater desire to take care of my planet. I think it is an important read. The serious themes are balanced out with thoughtful teen and family relationships. I would highly recommend this play. ”
  • Gabriel Karr:
    11 Dec. 2023
    “ Rachel Bublitz creates a captivating environment with realistic and well developed characters to keep the interests of audience members from start to finish. A wonderful read I’d recommend to anyone. ”
  • Laurelle Bandy:
    11 Dec. 2023
    “ Bublitz does a fantastic job of creating well developed family dynamics between characters while also conveying the overall message of the play surrounding climate change. Making the audience feel invested with a compelling plot, Rachel Bublitz does not disappoint with the coming of age tale of "Red Days". ”
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Character Information

  • Diana Abel
    17-18,
    Female
    A senior in high school. A runner. Connie’s only daughter. In the midst of figuring out who she is and what life is all about.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • Connie Abel
    mid to late thirties,
    Female
    A personal trainer, coach, and single mom. Mother to Dianna. Driven with a capital D. Wants more opportunities for Dianna than she had, like a lot of moms.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • Andrew Lee
    17-18,
    Male
    A musician and hopeless romantic.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male, Non-binary
  • Leona Day
    old enough to have had a different life of two before she ended up where she is today,
    Female
    A KRCL DJ. Pretty dang groovy.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary

Development History

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Adjusted Realists
    ,
    2024
  • University
    ,
    St. Lawrence University
    ,
    2022