Where We Are Now by Elana Gartner

A few weeks after the election of 2016, George and Martha are still reeling and they are taking it out on each other. They have different ideas about how to save their country and their family. But can they come together to do it?
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Where We Are Now

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  • Donna Gordon:
    20 Oct. 2019
    “ A very conversational way to discuss political reform. It's nice to see that both people feel that the other person is entitled to his/her opinion. Not naming specific people makes this palatable to all. ”
  • Cheryl Bear:
    16 Sep. 2019
    “ Absolutely love, an imaginative take on what it would be like if George and Martha were to respond to the election. Wonderful! ”
  • Rachael Carnes:
    14 Aug. 2018
    “ What would Martha Washington wear to a presidential protest rally? This clever play plunges us into a little slice of life with George -- asking, what would their response be to today's reality? Writer Gartner sets us up for discovery with this gem. ”
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Character Information

  • Martha
    40's,
    Flexible
    ,
    Female
    Married to GEORGE. Might have clothing that is reminiscent of Martha Washington.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • George
    40's,
    Flexible
    ,
    Male
    Married to MARTHA. Might have clothing that is reminiscent of George Washington.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male

Development History

  • Reading
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    The WriteNow Workshop
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    2016