How to Fly

by Olivia George

Bea needs to learn how to fly because her stupid mom is making her move to Chicago, far away from her best BFF, Tracy. But when the two friends cast a spell that doesn't turn out the way they planned, a distance builds between them - one that maybe even harder to cross than the miles. "How to Fly" wonders who holds us back, who pushes us forwards, why little girls make so many pacts and friendship bracelets, and...

Bea needs to learn how to fly because her stupid mom is making her move to Chicago, far away from her best BFF, Tracy. But when the two friends cast a spell that doesn't turn out the way they planned, a distance builds between them - one that maybe even harder to cross than the miles. "How to Fly" wonders who holds us back, who pushes us forwards, why little girls make so many pacts and friendship bracelets, and why both so often end up breaking.

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  • Cheryl Bear: How to Fly by Olivia George
    “

    Absolutely beautiful story about friendship, magic and the bonds that tie us. Spectacular play that is sure to be a hit with the young and old. Bravo!

    Absolutely beautiful story about friendship, magic and the bonds that tie us. Spectacular play that is sure to be a hit with the young and old. Bravo!

    ”
  • Nora Brigid Monahan: How to Fly by Olivia George
    “

    A gorgeous play about friendship, maturity, girlhood, and how we try to bridge the divides that appear between us and our friends, family members, and heroes as we grow up. The dialogue is beautiful in its poetic simplicity, and the play's magical elements are both highly theatrical and impactful in expressing the play's themes. It's a wonderful read that swept me away, and the staging possibilities are endless.

    A gorgeous play about friendship, maturity, girlhood, and how we try to bridge the divides that appear between us and our friends, family members, and heroes as we grow up. The dialogue is beautiful in its poetic simplicity, and the play's magical elements are both highly theatrical and impactful in expressing the play's themes. It's a wonderful read that swept me away, and the staging possibilities are endless.

    ”
  • Premiere Stages at Kean University: How to Fly by Olivia George
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    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize “How to Fly” by Olivia George as a semifinalist for the 2018 Premiere Play Festival. “How to Fly” rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and a panel of outside theatre professionals to become one of 22 semifinalists out of 572 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the play’s exceptionally strong dialogue, its vivid and theatrical setting and magic, and the complex, utterly believable story it tells of two girls on the verge of adolescence...

    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize “How to Fly” by Olivia George as a semifinalist for the 2018 Premiere Play Festival. “How to Fly” rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and a panel of outside theatre professionals to become one of 22 semifinalists out of 572 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the play’s exceptionally strong dialogue, its vivid and theatrical setting and magic, and the complex, utterly believable story it tells of two girls on the verge of adolescence. Our congratulations and thanks to Olivia.

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Development History

  • Reading, Pie, Pint, and a Play Reading, 2018
  • Reading, Dark Matter Productions, 2017