THE PUPPETEER

by Desireé York

When Constance, a 1920's jazz singer, chooses to stand on her own, not only is her name carried on through multiple generations, but so is her determination to find an identity in an ever changing world. Spanning five generations, starting in the Harlem Renaissance and ending in present day, the women from one African-American family struggle to overcome the roles assigned to them by society in order to find...

When Constance, a 1920's jazz singer, chooses to stand on her own, not only is her name carried on through multiple generations, but so is her determination to find an identity in an ever changing world. Spanning five generations, starting in the Harlem Renaissance and ending in present day, the women from one African-American family struggle to overcome the roles assigned to them by society in order to find their way home.

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THE PUPPETEER

CONSTANCE/CONNIE (played by the same actress): 20’s-mid 30’s, Black woman
ERNIE/MR. HOTCHKISS/ROBERT/CHRISTOPHER (played by the same actor): Role spans 20’s-late 40’s, White man
MISS DUNSTON/ MRS. COVINGTON/ MARGARET (played by the same actress): Role spans Early 20’s to Mid 30’s, White woman
MS. EVANS: Role spans early 50’s – early 70’s, White woman.

Development History

  • Reading, Garry Marshall Theatre, 2018
  • Workshop, Futurefest, 2017
  • Workshop, University, California State University, Fullerton, 2015
  • Workshop, California State University, Fullerton, 2015
  • Reading, Ophelia's Jump Productions, 2014

Production History

  • Professional, Detroit Repertory Theatre, 2020

Awards

  • Futurefest
    Dayton Playhouse
    Finalist
    2017
  • Henley Rose Playwriting Competition
    Yellow Rose Productions
    Finalist
    2017
  • Theatricum Botanicum Seedlings Development Series Semi-Finalist
    Theatricum Botanicum
    Semi-Finalist
    2016
  • CTG/Humanitas Playwriting Prize
    Center Theatre Group
    Semi-Finalist
    2016
  • Ashland New Play Festival
    Ashland New Plays Festival
    Finalist
    2016
  • Rosa Parks Playwriting Award
    Kennedy Center
    Winner
    2015