River City

by Diana Grisanti

Just weeks after her father’s death, Mary discovers a childhood photograph of him from a past he never talked about. Determined to excavate her heritage, Mary goes on a quest to uncover a half-century of family and town secrets buried in the West End of Louisville, Kentucky. Sometimes, going back home means leaving life behind.

Just weeks after her father’s death, Mary discovers a childhood photograph of him from a past he never talked about. Determined to excavate her heritage, Mary goes on a quest to uncover a half-century of family and town secrets buried in the West End of Louisville, Kentucky. Sometimes, going back home means leaving life behind.

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River City

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  • Cheryl Bear: River City

    A beautiful journey to discover the secrets of your family and hometown, a life changing journey that means you will never be the same. Deeply moving and well done!

    A beautiful journey to discover the secrets of your family and hometown, a life changing journey that means you will never be the same. Deeply moving and well done!

  • National New Play Network: River City

    River City by Diana Grisanti received a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. The partnering NNPN Member Theaters were Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte (NC), Phoenix Theatre (Indianapolis, IN), and Borderlands Theater (Tucson, AZ).

    River City by Diana Grisanti received a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. The partnering NNPN Member Theaters were Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte (NC), Phoenix Theatre (Indianapolis, IN), and Borderlands Theater (Tucson, AZ).

Production History

  • Type Professional, Year 2014

Awards

  • David Mark Cohen New Play Award
    Austin Critics' Table
    Winner
    2012
  • nuVoices Festival
    Actor's Theatre of Charlotte
    Winner
    2014