Red Days

by Rachel Bublitz

FULL LENGTH: 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...

FULL LENGTH: 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 breathe hard in the open air.

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  • Alanna Sawall: Red Days by Rachel Bublitz
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    This play so wonderfully argues the issues of environmental sustainability without letting you know its making an argument. Rachel Bublitz has built a beautiful story focusing on relationships. Especially post-Covid 19, where the use of masks is becoming a little more regular (for different reasons of course) I would be really interested to see this play produced and the physicalizaton of these masks that are essential to everyday living.

    This play so wonderfully argues the issues of environmental sustainability without letting you know its making an argument. Rachel Bublitz has built a beautiful story focusing on relationships. Especially post-Covid 19, where the use of masks is becoming a little more regular (for different reasons of course) I would be really interested to see this play produced and the physicalizaton of these masks that are essential to everyday living.

    ”
  • Anne Voss: Red Days by Rachel Bublitz
    “

    I would totally recommend reading “Red Days”. It was a very well written play that also touched on extremely important issues. The song interludes were one of my favorite parts, a way to keep the reader entertained and wanting to know what comes next. This play will totally make you think about your decisions. A great play with a wonderful story that touches on relevant issues!

    I would totally recommend reading “Red Days”. It was a very well written play that also touched on extremely important issues. The song interludes were one of my favorite parts, a way to keep the reader entertained and wanting to know what comes next. This play will totally make you think about your decisions. A great play with a wonderful story that touches on relevant issues!

    ”
  • Sydney Ellis: Red Days by Rachel Bublitz
    “

    This play gives a great look into personal relationships, and how they are affected by the outside world. The development of these relationships throughout the show was captivating. Its messages and themes are portrayed in a heightened, yet realistic way. It will really make you think about the kind of world you want to be living in. A great read.

    This play gives a great look into personal relationships, and how they are affected by the outside world. The development of these relationships throughout the show was captivating. Its messages and themes are portrayed in a heightened, yet realistic way. It will really make you think about the kind of world you want to be living in. A great read.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Diana Abel
    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.
    17-18
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Connie Abel
    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.
    mid to late thirties
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Andrew Lee
    A musician and hopeless romantic.
    17-18
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Leona Day
    A KRCL DJ. Pretty dang groovy.
    old enough to have had a different life of two before she ended up where she is today
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, 2024
  • Workshop, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region 7, 2019
  • Reading, 2019

Production History

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