Wild Horses

by Allison Gregory

A savagely-funny play about a summer that changed an adolescent girl forever, told by her grown-up self. As her friends challenge and cajole her and her family falls apart around her, she questions the core of her own humanity. The pathos and hubris of teenage years, the struggle for identity, independence, and authenticity, and the desire to find one's place in a complicated world — it all come rushing at us as...

A savagely-funny play about a summer that changed an adolescent girl forever, told by her grown-up self. As her friends challenge and cajole her and her family falls apart around her, she questions the core of her own humanity. The pathos and hubris of teenage years, the struggle for identity, independence, and authenticity, and the desire to find one's place in a complicated world — it all come rushing at us as she takes us on the ride of her life.

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Wild Horses

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  • Cheryl Bear: Wild Horses by Allison Gregory
    “

    A marvelous journey with a rich and layered story of experiences as one finds her place in the world. A well traveled life that is fascinating to see unfold!

    A marvelous journey with a rich and layered story of experiences as one finds her place in the world. A well traveled life that is fascinating to see unfold!

    ”
  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: Wild Horses by Allison Gregory
    “

    An inspiring story. Very visual and I love the humor of it. This is a tremendous role for an actor! And so theatrical. It really moves. And the sense of that family coming apart at the seams is so strong as The Girl lives so close to the edge, reminds me of my own early adolescence, how narrow the escapes were. Well done!

    An inspiring story. Very visual and I love the humor of it. This is a tremendous role for an actor! And so theatrical. It really moves. And the sense of that family coming apart at the seams is so strong as The Girl lives so close to the edge, reminds me of my own early adolescence, how narrow the escapes were. Well done!

    ”
  • Jake Smith: Wild Horses by Allison Gregory
    “

    There were moments that were truly funny, moments that had me worried for this little girl, and moments that truly shocked me. I really felt everything while reading this.

    There were moments that were truly funny, moments that had me worried for this little girl, and moments that truly shocked me. I really felt everything while reading this.

    ”
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Character Information

Requires a nimble actress playing multiple roles who is comfortable with comedy & direct address. Age of actress can vary (late 30's to late 50's) depending on when you set the 'now' of the play.
  • Woman
    Requires a nimble actress playing multiple roles who is comfortable with comedy & direct address.
    Late 30's, 40's, 50's
    Flexible
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, ACT Theatre, Seattle, 2014

Production History

  • Professional, Intiman Theatre, Seattle, 2018
  • Professional, New Jersey Repertory (NNPN RWP), 2018
  • Professional, The Vortex (NNPN RWP), 2018
  • Professional, Contemporary American Theatre Festival (NNPN Rolling World Premiere), 2017
  • Professional, JCC CenterStage (NNPN RWP), 2017

Awards

  • Eugene O'Neil Conference
    Semi-Finalist
    2016