The Originals

When Iris arrives home from college, she discovers her father is trying to replace her with a baby doll also named Iris. Montana did not want to become a mom, abandoning her daughter when she was born. Now Montana is a nomad, driving across the country, picking up hitchhikers when she can. When the women cross paths, their connection is unlike anything they've ever known.

*Full script available upon request*

When Iris arrives home from college, she discovers her father is trying to replace her with a baby doll also named Iris. Montana did not want to become a mom, abandoning her daughter when she was born. Now Montana is a nomad, driving across the country, picking up hitchhikers when she can. When the women cross paths, their connection is unlike anything they've ever known.

*Full script available upon request*

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  • Catherine Weingarten: The Originals

    I saw a reading of this at the cell and it was funny AF, original and captured the heartbreak and hilarity of trying to connect with a parent. This needs to be produced now! Also the babydolls onstage is so unhinged and theatrical!

    I saw a reading of this at the cell and it was funny AF, original and captured the heartbreak and hilarity of trying to connect with a parent. This needs to be produced now! Also the babydolls onstage is so unhinged and theatrical!

IRIS - Female/19 years-old
MONTANA - Female/38 years-old
MARTIN - Male/38 years-old
BENNETT - Male/16 years-old
MAN 1/PETER - Male/thirties
MAN 2/GREG - Male/thirties

Development History

  • Type Residency, Organization The Cell, Year 2024
  • Type Workshop, Organization Campfire Theatre Festival, Year 2018
  • Type Residency, Organization Sitka Fellows Program, Year 2017
  • Type Residency, Organization Swarm Artist Residency, Year 2016

Awards

  • Garry Marshall Theatre's New Works Festival
    Semi-Finalist
    2021
  • Princess Grace Award
    Semi-Finalist
    2019
  • Summer Playwrights Festival
    Road Theatre
    Semi-Finalist
    2017