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.

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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  • Cheryl Bear: Tectonic Mélange by Deborah Yarchun
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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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  • Premiere Stages at Kean University: Tectonic Mélange by Deborah Yarchun
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    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theater in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize "Tectonic Mélange," by Deborah Yarchun, as a semifinalist in the 2017 Premiere Stages Play Festival. "Tectonic Mélange" rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and an outside panel of theater professionals over the course of five months to be one of 18 semifinalists out of roughly 400 submissions to the Festival. The panel was particularly impressed by the play's deconstruction of American stereotypes, its environmental focus, and the rigor of its research...

    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theater in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize "Tectonic Mélange," by Deborah Yarchun, as a semifinalist in the 2017 Premiere Stages Play Festival. "Tectonic Mélange" rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and an outside panel of theater professionals over the course of five months to be one of 18 semifinalists out of roughly 400 submissions to the Festival. The panel was particularly impressed by the play's deconstruction of American stereotypes, its environmental focus, and the rigor of its research. Our congratulations and thanks to Deborah.

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Character Information

  • Tara
    A geologist. From California.
    28
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Steve
    An environmentalist. From Whisper.
    30
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Liz
    A farmer. From Whisper.
    56
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Andy
    A farmer. Liz’s husband. From Whisper.
    58
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

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