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?

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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  • Cheryl Bear: Where We Are Now by Elana Gartner
    “

    Absolutely love, an imaginative take on what it would be like if George and Martha were to respond to the election. Wonderful!

    Absolutely love, an imaginative take on what it would be like if George and Martha were to respond to the election. Wonderful!

    ”
  • Rachael Carnes: Where We Are Now by Elana Gartner
    “

    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.

    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.

    ”
  • Jordan Bird: Where We Are Now by Elana Gartner
    “

    A fun imagining of the Washingtons's response to Trump, and a ferocious, heart-felt call to arms. Plus, I love a John Oliver name-drop.

    A fun imagining of the Washingtons's response to Trump, and a ferocious, heart-felt call to arms. Plus, I love a John Oliver name-drop.

    ”

Character Information

  • George
    Married to MARTHA. Might have clothing that is reminiscent of George Washington.
    40's
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Martha
    Married to GEORGE. Might have clothing that is reminiscent of Martha Washington.
    40's
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Development History

  • Reading, The WriteNow Workshop, 2016