Am I White by Adrienne Dawes

FULL LENGTH: When Neo-Nazi terrorist Wesley Connor returns to prison after a failed bomb plot, he is confronted with two identities that threaten his position within the White Order of Thule most: fatherhood and his own mixed race heritage. Inspired by the true story of Leo Felton and Erica Chase, Am I White travels between linear narrative, recurring dreams and minstrel show nightmare to discover if a singular...
FULL LENGTH: When Neo-Nazi terrorist Wesley Connor returns to prison after a failed bomb plot, he is confronted with two identities that threaten his position within the White Order of Thule most: fatherhood and his own mixed race heritage. Inspired by the true story of Leo Felton and Erica Chase, Am I White travels between linear narrative, recurring dreams and minstrel show nightmare to discover if a singular self exists in post-modern “post-racial” America.
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Am I White

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  • Nick Malakhow:
    13 Jul. 2020
    “ Supremely theatrical and compelling work that explores both systemic and internalized racism, shame, and the germ of hatred. Not only is the storytelling and characterization bold and engaging, but the theatrical world is vivid and unique. The use of meta-theater, minstrel tropes, and irregular dreamlike sequences is awesome. I'd love to see a creative and resource production company tackle this wonderful piece. ”
  • Kullen Burnet:
    11 Jul. 2020
    “ This play is a laceration, an elegiac reckoning of immense yet subtle power. Cuffing you in with its challenging complexity Am I White locks you into cutting dialogue, exciting character dynamics, and poetical interrogations ruminating on systemic racism, internalized racism and mental illness to name a few. Read this! ”
  • Jennifer Lane:
    6 Oct. 2019
    “ I have loved this play for years. Adrienne Dawes is a master of dialogue and this play is a sharp and intense look at race relations in America. Gorgeous writing, cannot recommend highly enough! ”
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This play requires 2 mixed race actors (1M/1F) and 3 White actors (1M, 2F).

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    English Theatre Berlin
    ,
    2013
  • Workshop
    ,
    Salvage Vanguard Theater
    ,
    2013
  • Reading
    ,
    BlackBoard Reading Series
    ,
    2012
  • Reading
    ,
    Salvage Vanguard Theater
    ,
    2009

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Salvage Vanguard Theater
    ,
    2014

Awards

Winner
,
Outstanding Original Script
,
B. Iden Payne Awards
,
2015
Winner
,
David Mark Cohen New Play Award
,
Austin Critics Table
,
2015
Honorable Mention
,
The List
,
The Kilroys
,
2015
Semi-Finalist
,
Risk is THIS Festival
,
Cutting Ball Theatre
,
2013
Finalist
,
O'Neill National Playwrights Conference
,
O'Neill National Playwrights Conference
,
2012
Semi-Finalist
,
Princess Grace Award
,
Princess Grace Foundation
,
2012