Florence Fane in San Francisco

by Brianna Barrett

| Full Length | A Civil War Era romantic comedy inspired by real columns from the city's most popular weekly newspaper: The Golden Era. When an ambitious woman comes looking for a job as a journalist, she begrudgingly agrees to write a gossip column in the persona of a young single lady out on the town. What she finds is a new side of herself she didn't know she had, and a chance at a life she didn't know she...

| Full Length | A Civil War Era romantic comedy inspired by real columns from the city's most popular weekly newspaper: The Golden Era. When an ambitious woman comes looking for a job as a journalist, she begrudgingly agrees to write a gossip column in the persona of a young single lady out on the town. What she finds is a new side of herself she didn't know she had, and a chance at a life she didn't know she wanted. Battles rage between North and South, between rival publishing companies, and between her relationship with her own alter ego.

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Florence Fane in San Francisco

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  • Michael Tuton: Florence Fane in San Francisco

    Historical accuracy without the fiber. Bouncy energy without the let-down. A remarkable story about a remarkable woman in a remarkable city at a remarkable time. "It's remarkable, sure, but what is the remark," you might ask. Look, I can't do everything for you. Just read it.

    Historical accuracy without the fiber. Bouncy energy without the let-down. A remarkable story about a remarkable woman in a remarkable city at a remarkable time. "It's remarkable, sure, but what is the remark," you might ask. Look, I can't do everything for you. Just read it.

  • Shaun Leisher: Florence Fane in San Francisco

    A well-researched and entertaining play. Frances is a great role for an actress. She's filled with so much wit and nuance. It might not have a "happy ending" but it has a truthful and hopeful one.

    A well-researched and entertaining play. Frances is a great role for an actress. She's filled with so much wit and nuance. It might not have a "happy ending" but it has a truthful and hopeful one.

  • Steve Lyons: Florence Fane in San Francisco

    Fascinating glimpse of American history. Florence Fane is a force. While meticulously researched, it doesn't get in the way of a compelling story. Highly recommended.

    Fascinating glimpse of American history. Florence Fane is a force. While meticulously researched, it doesn't get in the way of a compelling story. Highly recommended.

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Awards

  • Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference
    Finalist
    2024