←Recommendations of Flight

A beautifully written origin myth where the hero is asked to take on her true identity. With twists and turns, Studi brings us into the heart and soul of Quoya as she questions her purpose in the world. This would be so beautiful on its feet! Even on the page it has strong rhythms and images that create an entire world.

Wow, what a theatrical punch in a few short pages! Studi deftly chooses not to "show her hand" of this play's reveal until exactly the right moment. Add dreams, symbolism, the binding love of a father-daughter relationship, and a main character searching for how to navigate this future, and Studi's play is sure to have audiences thinking about their beloved family members and the meanings of their dreams.

A warm, empathic, subtly magical portrait of a family with mixed cultures and beliefs. I'd love to watch a whole full-length with these characters!

The beauty in this script is in its utter simplicity, a simplicity that is nonetheless deceptively complex. Quietly moving, Studi’s “Flight” soars on the power of its deeply felt heart.

Flight is an understated play that soars. The search for identity and meaning that's at the center of the piece offers no simple solutions, instead, it gives the reader/audience insight into the existential challenges of living in-between two cultures. Naturalistic, lyrical and truly unforgettable writing.

Incredibly well-constructed play. "You’re an Indian living in America. Of course, you’re a shape-
shifter. That’s how we survive." <<<< pretty much sums it up right there. Studi does a great job here. Love the ending.

DeLanna Studi's "Flight" shows the importance of knowing who you are. It affects not only how an individual lives day-by-day, but how historically mistreated people survive generation-by-generation. Quoya, the protagonist and a member of the seventh generation of the Cherokee Nation, is at a crossroads wonderfully constructed by Studi's dialogue and action. I would love to follow her journey further.