Tectonic Mélange

by Deborah Yarchun

When Tara, a petroleum geologist, surveys for minerals in a small town in North Dakota, she uncovers more than she expected- including deep community tensions and a darker side of herself.

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Tectonic Mélange

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A mining investigation that ends up uncovering things one didn't expect in this revealing story of a community. Well done.

A mining investigation that ends up uncovering things one didn't expect in this revealing story of a community. Well done.

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Character Information

Tara

A geologist. From California.

Character Age

28

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Woman
Steve

An environmentalist. From Whisper.

Character Age

30

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  30s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Man
Liz

A farmer. From Whisper.

Character Age

56

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  50s,
  
  60s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Woman
Andy

A farmer. Liz’s husband. From Whisper.

Character Age

58

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  50s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Man

Development History

Type Reading, Organization Circle City New Play Festival, Year 2017
Type Workshop, Organization TheatreSquared's Arkansas New Play Festival, Year 2016
Type Reading, Organization Ensemble Studio Theatre, Year 2015
Type Workshop, Organization The Playwrights' Center, Year 2015
Type Commission, Organization EST/Sloan Foundation, Year 2014

Awards

ATHE Excellence in Playwriting Award

American Theatre in Higher Education

Finalist

2016
University of Arkansas' Kernodle New Play Award

University of Arkansas

Winner

2016