SHIP

by Douglas Williams

Fresh out of rehab, Nell returns to her hometown of Mystic, CT with two goals: track down her former classmate who tried and failed to grow the longest fingernails in the world, and be promoted to the most high profile job in town: tour guide at the Seaport. With the help and hindrance of her older sister, Nell grabs at her chance for hometown glory – but it’s not as easy as it looks.

Fresh out of rehab, Nell returns to her hometown of Mystic, CT with two goals: track down her former classmate who tried and failed to grow the longest fingernails in the world, and be promoted to the most high profile job in town: tour guide at the Seaport. With the help and hindrance of her older sister, Nell grabs at her chance for hometown glory – but it’s not as easy as it looks.

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  • Malia Meyer: SHIP

    I love reading any play about sisters. The other characters in this story are equally as fascinating, but their relationship sold me on this play. Their care for each other through everything in their lives was so real. As an older sister, I cared so much about them and how they were able to interact throughout. Even in an absurd situation, these characters felt real and relatable, and that will always make me recommend a play.

    I love reading any play about sisters. The other characters in this story are equally as fascinating, but their relationship sold me on this play. Their care for each other through everything in their lives was so real. As an older sister, I cared so much about them and how they were able to interact throughout. Even in an absurd situation, these characters felt real and relatable, and that will always make me recommend a play.

  • Anne Voss: SHIP

    The relationships in this play are really what drew me in. The relationship between sisters, and then Jeremiah and Nell were all so complex and interesting. I also enjoyed the story. It is one that will make you really feel for all the characters. I would totally recommend this play!

    The relationships in this play are really what drew me in. The relationship between sisters, and then Jeremiah and Nell were all so complex and interesting. I also enjoyed the story. It is one that will make you really feel for all the characters. I would totally recommend this play!

  • Trey’lon Salley: SHIP

    Quick read. I would recommend when readers read this play that they do not over look the character Caitlin. Her Scene with Nell was truly one of my favorites. This play has a very interesting plot. Therefore if you are looking for a quick and easy play this is the one for you. However, I'd be preface that the topics are pretty serious and should also not be overlooked.

    Quick read. I would recommend when readers read this play that they do not over look the character Caitlin. Her Scene with Nell was truly one of my favorites. This play has a very interesting plot. Therefore if you are looking for a quick and easy play this is the one for you. However, I'd be preface that the topics are pretty serious and should also not be overlooked.

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Character Information

  • Nell
    Character Age
    Early 20's
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis female or genderqueer
  • Caitlin
    Character Age
    Late 20's, Early 30's
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis female or genderqueer
  • Jeremiah
    Character Age
    Early 20's
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Great Plains Theatre Conference, Year 2018
  • Type Reading, Organization Azuka Theatre, Year 2018
  • Type Workshop, Organization Bristol Riverside Theatre, Year 2016

Production History

  • Type University, Organization Baylor University, Year 2024
  • Type Professional, Organization Void Theatre Co. , Year 2023
  • Type Professional, Organization Jobsite Theater, Year 2022
  • Type Professional, Organization Azuka Theatre, Year 2020

Awards

  • M. Elizabeth Osborn New Play Award
    American Theatre Critics Association
    Winner
    2021
  • Steinberg/ATCA Award
    The American Theatre Critics Association
    Finalist
    2020
  • NAPSeries
    Normal Ave
    Semi-Finalist
    2018
  • New Dramatists
    New Dramatists
    Semi-Finalist
    2018
  • Play Group
    Ars Nova
    Finalist
    2018
  • National Playwrights Conference
    The Eugene O'Neill Center
    Semi-Finalist
    2019
  • Stage Play Contest
    ScreenCraft
    Runner Up
    2018