Alond(R)a

by Gina Femia

ALOND(R)A tells the story of Alonda and her friends as they wrestle their way through the summer - sometimes it's on the playgrounds in the projects of Coney Island, sometimes it's with their feelings and often it's at home. A coming of age story about friendship and heartache, ALOND(R)A asks how much is too much to fight for?

ALOND(R)A tells the story of Alonda and her friends as they wrestle their way through the summer - sometimes it's on the playgrounds in the projects of Coney Island, sometimes it's with their feelings and often it's at home. A coming of age story about friendship and heartache, ALOND(R)A asks how much is too much to fight for?

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Alond(R)a

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  • Audrey Lang: Alond(R)a by Gina Femia
    “

    I read ALLOND(R)A for the first time more than a year ago, back when I was still too shy to write NPX recommendations, and I've thought about it ever since. Rereading it now was just as enthralling as the first time, and I fell in love all over again. Watching Allonda come into herself and her identity is a remarkable experience, and witnessing the moments of vulnerability and tenderness that each other character has is equally lovely. This is a truly magnificent play.

    I read ALLOND(R)A for the first time more than a year ago, back when I was still too shy to write NPX recommendations, and I've thought about it ever since. Rereading it now was just as enthralling as the first time, and I fell in love all over again. Watching Allonda come into herself and her identity is a remarkable experience, and witnessing the moments of vulnerability and tenderness that each other character has is equally lovely. This is a truly magnificent play.

    ”
  • Patty Kim Hamilton: Alond(R)a by Gina Femia
    “

    I've been reflecting on all the plays I've read over the past year, and this is one of only a small handful which stuck in my mind. The tone, celebratory and raw, powerful and running out of it's cage - other's have already said it better in their recommendations but I would so love to see this someday. Thank you for this play.

    I've been reflecting on all the plays I've read over the past year, and this is one of only a small handful which stuck in my mind. The tone, celebratory and raw, powerful and running out of it's cage - other's have already said it better in their recommendations but I would so love to see this someday. Thank you for this play.

    ”
  • Crystal Skillman: Alond(R)a by Gina Femia
    “

    I wake up every day dreaming of seeing a production of this incredible play. It's really astonishing.

    I wake up every day dreaming of seeing a production of this incredible play. It's really astonishing.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Allonda
    17
    Latinx
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Tay
    17
    BIPOC
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Justice
    late 30s
    Black
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • King
    18
    BIPOC
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Spider
    17
    Latinx
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Pretzel
    16
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Mike
    late 40s
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

  • Reading, Leah Ryan Fund, 2019
  • Reading, MCC Theater, 2019
  • Residency, Powerhouse , 2018
  • Reading, Ensemble Studio Theatre, 2017

Awards

  • The Kilroys List
    2019
  • Otis Guernsey New Voices in the American Theater Award
    Inge Festival
    Finalist
    2019
  • Yale Drama Prize
    David Horn Foundation
    Runner Up
    2019
  • Jane Chambers Award in Playwriting
    Runner Up
    2018
  • Leah Ryan Prize for Emerging Female Playwrights
    Winner
    2018
  • Bay Area Playwrights Festival
    Semi-Finalist
    2018
  • Blue Ink Playwriting Award
    American Blues Theatre
    Finalist
    2018
  • Doric Wilson Independent Playwright Award
    TSOS
    Finalist
    2017