The Girl in the Washroom by Bella Poynton

Set in 1961 after an unfortunate event in a New York City alleyway, Daisy and Stanley decide to spend the evening recovering in a nearby hotel. The evening quickly becomes one of confessions and realizations as the two women discover that their situation is much more dire than originally suspected. The women are forced to come face to face with the failures in their lives, their state of unhappiness, and the...
Set in 1961 after an unfortunate event in a New York City alleyway, Daisy and Stanley decide to spend the evening recovering in a nearby hotel. The evening quickly becomes one of confessions and realizations as the two women discover that their situation is much more dire than originally suspected. The women are forced to come face to face with the failures in their lives, their state of unhappiness, and the social class structure of the United States in the early 1960s.
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The Girl in the Washroom

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  • Ezra Neighbors:
    27 Jul. 2023
    “ The Girl In The Washroom displays a haunting look into the possible realities of being a member of the LGBT community in pre-1970’s America. Jumping right into the action, riddled with psychic mysticism and the shortcomings of our police force, playwright Bella Poynton shows great control of plot creation and suspense while giving a unique look upon a tragic story of persecution. ”

Cast Breakdown:
• Daisy – Female, 25. A woman of the moment. Beautiful, trendy and likable.
• Stanley – Female, 30. A drifter. Mysterious. Gentle.
• Drake – Male or Non-binary. Late 30’s. A police officer.

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Theatre Viscera
    ,
    2022
  • Fringe
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    Pittburgh New Works Festival
    ,
    2015