God's Necklace

by Morgan Kinnally

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Two Nuer women flee the 2013-2018 civil war in South Sudan only to face a new journey of resettlement in California. They struggle with culture shock but also how to present their traditional Nuer woman marriage to their American volunteer, Roberta - a chainsaw-wielding arborist who also dabbles in taxidermy. Also at play are two river spirits who make moving on with the living a struggle for the...

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Two Nuer women flee the 2013-2018 civil war in South Sudan only to face a new journey of resettlement in California. They struggle with culture shock but also how to present their traditional Nuer woman marriage to their American volunteer, Roberta - a chainsaw-wielding arborist who also dabbles in taxidermy. Also at play are two river spirits who make moving on with the living a struggle for the Nuer women when the ghosts of the past remain.

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God's Necklace

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  • Cheryl Bear: God's Necklace by Morgan Kinnally
    “

    A moving and fascinating play that shows the difficulty in adapting when everything is overwhelming and new as everything is in turmoil. While nothing is certain, the beauty of humanity and hope shines. Well done!

    A moving and fascinating play that shows the difficulty in adapting when everything is overwhelming and new as everything is in turmoil. While nothing is certain, the beauty of humanity and hope shines. Well done!

    ”
  • Raegan Payne: God's Necklace by Morgan Kinnally
    “

    This is a stunning female led play. Funny and moving, it addresses the too often overlooked plight of refugees in America. Highly recommend.

    This is a stunning female led play. Funny and moving, it addresses the too often overlooked plight of refugees in America. Highly recommend.

    ”
  • Unicorn Theatre: God's Necklace by Morgan Kinnally
    “

    This play was a FINALIST for the 2019-2020 In-Progress New Play Reading Series at Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. It is our pleasure to support GOD'S NECKLACE.

    This play was a FINALIST for the 2019-2020 In-Progress New Play Reading Series at Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. It is our pleasure to support GOD'S NECKLACE.

    ”

Character Information

CHARACTERS (5 Women)

  • NYAPUOT
    married to Nyadomaac, strong beliefs in Nuer traditions, a storyteller, hardened by war, abounding with love but with no one to surrender it.
    30s
    South Sudanese/Nuer
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • NYADOMAAC
    Nuer, South Sudanese, married to Nyapuot, impulsive, free-spirited, craves education and opportunities denied to her in the refugee camp, loves bubble gum.
    20s - 30s
    South Sudanese/ Nuer
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • ROBERTA
    American, big, loud, an arborist and taxidermist, former head of the Alpine Women’s Alliance, volunteer for refugee resettlement organizations, strong hatred for the Humane Society.
    60s
    White
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • CANDIT
    plays Candit (daughter of fireflies, a content river spirit)
    20s - 50s
    South Sudanese
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • NYALIEP/ HYENA SPOTTY
    plays Nyaliep (daughter of fireflies, an exuberant river spirit)
    20s - 50s
    South Sudanese
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, Moxie Arts, 2018
  • Reading, New Works Studio with Scripps Ranch Theatre, 2017

Production History

  • Workshop, Moxie Arts NYC, 2019

Awards

  • New Works of Merit
    New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest
    Honorable Mention
    2018
  • Bechdel Test Fest
    The Bridge Initiative: Women in Theatre
    Finalist
    2019
  • LezPlay Contest
    Pride Films and Plays
    Finalist
    2018
  • Leah Ryan's Fund for Emerging Women Writers
    Leah Ryan's FEWW
    Finalist
    2018
  • Eugene O'Neill Playwriting Contest
    Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
    Semi-Finalist
    2018