Florence Fane in San Francisco by Brianna Barrett

| Full Length | A Civil War Era romantic comedy inspired by real columns from the city's most popular weekly newspaper: The Golden Era. When an ambitious woman comes looking for a job as a journalist, she begrudgingly agrees to write a gossip column in the persona of a young single lady out on the town. What she finds is a new side of herself she didn't know she had, and a chance at a life she didn...
| Full Length | A Civil War Era romantic comedy inspired by real columns from the city's most popular weekly newspaper: The Golden Era. When an ambitious woman comes looking for a job as a journalist, she begrudgingly agrees to write a gossip column in the persona of a young single lady out on the town. What she finds is a new side of herself she didn't know she had, and a chance at a life she didn't know she wanted. Battles rage between North and South, between rival publishing companies, and between her relationship with her own alter ego.
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Florence Fane in San Francisco

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  • Steve Lyons:
    27 Jan. 2024
    “ Fascinating glimpse of American history. Florence Fane is a force. While meticulously researched, it doesn't get in the way of a compelling story. Highly recommended. ”
  • Kate Danley:
    21 Dec. 2020
    “ A fabulous piece about an overlooked chapter, and female reporter, in American journalistic history. While NYC might have its Algonquin Round Table, San Francisco had The Golden Era paper half-a-century before. Florence Fain rubbed elbows with Mark Twain and host of literary luminaries. This piece brings their stories to wonderful life! ”
  • Lisa Kenner Grissom:
    9 Aug. 2020
    “ With crackling dialogue and complex characters that you want to spend time with, Barrett gives us a highly theatrical piece that comes to life against the backdrop of a fascinating time in history. It's a highly entertaining ride, and one that also makes you think, as Barrett doesn't shy away from delving into gender and workplace issues that resonate today. I'd love to see it staged! ”
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Development History

Awards

Semi-Finalist
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Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference
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2019