Sierra Nevada

Sierra's teacher tries to find out why she "BS'ed" a writing assignment on the story of her name, and what might be going on at home.
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Sierra Nevada

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  • Izzy Salant:
    13 Apr. 2021
    "telling stories is telling your version of the truth" oof. Knocked the wind out of me with that line. This beautiful 10 minute play full of thought provoking discussion and prose keeps reminding me why we tell stories, why we write, and in this case, why we write about telling stories and writing. I'm glad NPX has a recommendation feature, but even if it didn't I'd find a way to recommend it.
  • Vivian Lermond:
    18 Nov. 2020
    A thought-provoking play with strong characters, believable conflict and lovely plot structure. I really enjoyed the read!
  • Shaun Leisher:
    16 Jun. 2020
    A fascinating 10-minute play that makes you feel like a fly on the wall in this conversation between a teacher and student. Lang does an excellent job of conveying the importance of storytelling and writing with these well-written, complex characters.

Character Information

  • Sierra
    15,
    Any
    ,
    Female-identifying
    15, female-identifying, any ethnicity. A storyteller or a liar or really probably both.
  • Caroline Ellis
    30+,
    Any
    ,
    Female-identifying
    30+, female-identifying, any ethnicity. Sierra's creative writing teacher, she takes real interest in her students.

Production History

  • Community Theater
    ,
    The Orange Players
    ,
    2023
  • Fringe
    ,
    Theatre503 (London) - Rapid Write Response to Wolfie
    ,
    2019
  • Fringe
    ,
    Secret Theatre, LIC One Act Festival
    ,
    2019

Awards

Finalist
,
LIC One Act Festival
,
Secret Theatre
,
2019