Well-Intentioned White People by Rachel Lynett

After an attack influenced by her race, Cass wants to just forget about it and move on with her life but her (white) roommate and the dean of the university push her to "make an example of it." Suddenly Cass is roped into planning a diversity day and trying to convince her roommate not to plan a sit-in. Well-Intentioned White People explores how liberals attempt to deal with discrimination not...
After an attack influenced by her race, Cass wants to just forget about it and move on with her life but her (white) roommate and the dean of the university push her to "make an example of it." Suddenly Cass is roped into planning a diversity day and trying to convince her roommate not to plan a sit-in. Well-Intentioned White People explores how liberals attempt to deal with discrimination not directed at them and how sometimes "well intentions" can be just as problematic.
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  • Arden Dickson:
    5 May. 2022
    “ Very glad I picked this up today. Lynett is a master of tempo. Wonderfully written dialogue that leaves you with a lot to think about. Very effective, crisp, and hilarious. This piece begs to be performed in every kind of space. ”
  • Ben F. Locke:
    5 May. 2022
    “ I really loved this play! It's so satisfyingly cringey. This is a play that is all too familiar to any non-white person and unfortunately so relevant yet gratefully funny, concise and effective. ”
  • Cheryl Bear:
    9 Nov. 2021
    “ A powerful look at the call for social change and how we could better support those who are actually affected by racism. Well done. ”
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Awards

Winner
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Individual Artist Fellowship Award
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Arkansas Arts Council
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2018
Honorable Mention
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The List 2017
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The Kilroys
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2017