Into The River I Went

by Nelson Diaz-Marcano

FULL-LENGTH: In this revenge horror thriller, a blooming relationship reignites a lifetime rivalry between two women who have been pitted against each other since the day they met by class, culture, and gender expectations. Now as they are forced to meet again, they find themselves stalked by a violent Beast that means to destroy everything. Can they come to an understanding in time and team up to fight or will...

FULL-LENGTH: In this revenge horror thriller, a blooming relationship reignites a lifetime rivalry between two women who have been pitted against each other since the day they met by class, culture, and gender expectations. Now as they are forced to meet again, they find themselves stalked by a violent Beast that means to destroy everything. Can they come to an understanding in time and team up to fight or will they fall prey to the Beast?

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Into The River I Went

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  • Samantha Marchant: Into The River I Went by Nelson Diaz-Marcano
    “

    The tension and danger manifesting as the beast palpitates throughout. Information is promised early on, making me want to know more, and delivers in full.

    The tension and danger manifesting as the beast palpitates throughout. Information is promised early on, making me want to know more, and delivers in full.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Into The River I Went by Nelson Diaz-Marcano
    “

    In the midst of possible demise, will these women be able to come together? A revealing and insightful look inside the perspectives of these women and what has kept them apart. Well done.

    In the midst of possible demise, will these women be able to come together? A revealing and insightful look inside the perspectives of these women and what has kept them apart. Well done.

    ”
  • David Davila: Into The River I Went by Nelson Diaz-Marcano
    “

    Wow. Part horror play, part dissection of the generational effects of colonization on race, society, and gender - I was fully sucked into this mysterious mystical world and completely not ready for the ending. This play is literally the perfect play to produce today with it's intelligent contributions to the cultural conversation and it's utterly terrifying surrealism. I highly recommend!

    Wow. Part horror play, part dissection of the generational effects of colonization on race, society, and gender - I was fully sucked into this mysterious mystical world and completely not ready for the ending. This play is literally the perfect play to produce today with it's intelligent contributions to the cultural conversation and it's utterly terrifying surrealism. I highly recommend!

    ”
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Character Information

  • Paóla
    Late 20's to early 30's
    Latino
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Janet
    Late 20's to early 30's
    White
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Ben
    Late 20's to early 30's
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Timmy
    Late 20's to early 30's
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • The Beast
    Could be a voice, could be a physical presence. Designers have fun!

    *Doubles with Timmy
    Late 20's to early 30's
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Development History

  • Reading, Step 1 Theatre Project, 2019
  • Reading, Troy Foundry Theatre, 2018