RAIN AND ZOE SAVE THE WORLD

by Crystal Skillman

US Premiere 2024-25; UK Premiere, 2022. Two Seattle teenagers embark on an impulsive motorcycle journey to join a group of oil protesters on the East Coast. But as they follow a major pipeline across the country, what began as two young activists' longing to belong to something greater than themselves gives way to Rain and Zoe discovering that the true danger in this world might just be growing up. Available for...

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Luka Cruz: RAIN AND ZOE SAVE THE WORLD by Crystal Skillman

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A fun adventure duo play, campy in the BEST ways, and presenting the issues of today in a palatable way for a casual theatregoer. Love these Seattleites!

A fun adventure duo play, campy in the BEST ways, and presenting the issues of today in a palatable way for a casual theatregoer. Love these Seattleites!

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Cheryl Bear: RAIN AND ZOE SAVE THE WORLD by Crystal Skillman

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A heartfelt play about friendship, growing up and not allowing the world to separate us from each other. A gripping adventure!

A heartfelt play about friendship, growing up and not allowing the world to separate us from each other. A gripping adventure!

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G. Victoria Campbell: RAIN AND ZOE SAVE THE WORLD by Crystal Skillman

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I'm a brand new playwright struggling through my own script about climate change and read Rain and Zoe to see how it's done! It's so hard to portray a political / social message without coming off as preachy, and Crystal did so stunningly. I felt for the characters--their wants, their goals, and couldn't put the script down. Funny, witty, gripping, impactful.

I'm a brand new playwright struggling through my own script about climate change and read Rain and Zoe to see how it's done! It's so hard to portray a political / social message without coming off as preachy, and Crystal did so stunningly. I felt for the characters--their wants, their goals, and couldn't put the script down. Funny, witty, gripping, impactful.

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Development History

Type Workshop, Organization Developmental Lab at University of Maryland (Director: Jared Mezzocchi), Year 2023
Type Reading, Organization Brave New World Rep , Year 2020
Type Reading, Organization Drew and Dane Productions , Year 2020
Type Reading, Organization MTC Studios , Year 2019
Type Reading, Oregon Contemporary Theatre, Year 2018
Type Reading, Organization Ensemble Studio Theater , Year 2016
Type Workshop, Organization New Harmony Project - Two Weeks Writer in Residence , Year 2016
Type Residency, Organization Workshop, Oregon Performance Theater Lab , Year 2016
Type Reading, Organization Developmental readings at The Lark, HERE, Red Fern Theater, Stable Cable Theater Company , Year 2015

Production History

Type Professional, Organization Drew and Dane Productions with Jermyn Street Theatre , Year 2022
Type University, Organization University of Alaska Anchorage - Part of EMOS Festival , Year 2018
Type Workshop, Organization Oregon Performance Theater Lab , Year 2016

Awards

NNPN Winter Showcase - Pitched by Denver Center for the Performing Arts

2017
Finalist

Artemisia Theatre Fall Festival

2018
Earth Matters on Stage (EMOS) Prize

2018
Blue Ink Award

American Blues Theater

Finalist

2017

Genre

adventure,

comedy,

dark comedy,

drama,

experimental,

fantasy,

immersive,

movement/physical,

musical,

political,

young audiences,

zoom

Subject Matter Keywords

global warming,

cross-country,

young adult

Length

90 minutes to two hours

Cast Size

Age of Intended Audience

ages 14-17,

ages 18 and up

Narrative Attributes

Centers Characters of Color,

Centers Female Characters

Supporting Materials

Supporting Video

https://www.rainandzoe.com/,

https://www.instagram.com/rainandzoesavetheworld/?hl=en

Reviews

Broadway World - St. Louis College Production

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We are delighted that Crystal is coming to see the Conservatory's production of her new play. She has already been working virtually with the students to revise the script and that collaboration has been exciting. We are pleased to offer our students the chance to learn from an admired professional.
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First Look at Rain and Zoe Save the World - American Premiere Lab

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On Sunday afternoon, Rain and Zoe Save the World had an industry presentation at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland...Check out photos and video below!

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Jared Mezzocchi to Direct RAIN AND ZOE SAVE THE WORLD Developmental Workshop And Presentation

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We are delighted to bring Jared aboard the creative team of this important and fun show," said Drew Desky and Dane Levens of Drew & Dane Productions. "...We can't wait to continue working with this exciting team so that audiences across the country can embrace this story.
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The Stage

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Impactful... an important story.
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West End Best Friend

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Crystal Skillman’s Rain and Zoe Save the World packs a punch. Funny, moving, and underscored with poignant music by multi-award-winning composer Bobby Cronin, this American duo have created a piece of theatre that’s full of heart whilst delivering an important ethical message.
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America Adapts

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In the latest episode of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Crystal Skillman, an award winning playwright, who has written a new climate themed play, Rain and Zoe Save the World. The show is co-hosted by regular guest, “cli-fi” expert, Dr. Amy Brady. Amy and Doug discuss with Crystal what inspired.
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RAIN AND ZOE SAVE THE WORLD

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We are delighted to be working with Crystal Skillman and Bobby Cronin to stage this important and heartfelt play which calls us all to action to preserve the health of our shared planet. Crystal's passionate story of activism underlined by Bobby's nurturing music create the inspirational atmosphere for shared conversations.
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