Sierra Nevada

Sierra's teacher tries to find out why she "BS'ed" a writing assignment on the story of her name, and what might be going on at home.

Sierra's teacher tries to find out why she "BS'ed" a writing assignment on the story of her name, and what might be going on at home.

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Sierra Nevada

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  • Izzy Salant: Sierra Nevada

    "telling stories is telling your version of the truth" oof. Knocked the wind out of me with that line. This beautiful 10 minute play full of thought provoking discussion and prose keeps reminding me why we tell stories, why we write, and in this case, why we write about telling stories and writing. I'm glad NPX has a recommendation feature, but even if it didn't I'd find a way to recommend it.

    "telling stories is telling your version of the truth" oof. Knocked the wind out of me with that line. This beautiful 10 minute play full of thought provoking discussion and prose keeps reminding me why we tell stories, why we write, and in this case, why we write about telling stories and writing. I'm glad NPX has a recommendation feature, but even if it didn't I'd find a way to recommend it.

  • Vivian Lermond: Sierra Nevada

    A thought-provoking play with strong characters, believable conflict and lovely plot structure. I really enjoyed the read!

    A thought-provoking play with strong characters, believable conflict and lovely plot structure. I really enjoyed the read!

  • Shaun Leisher: Sierra Nevada

    A fascinating 10-minute play that makes you feel like a fly on the wall in this conversation between a teacher and student. Lang does an excellent job of conveying the importance of storytelling and writing with these well-written, complex characters.

    A fascinating 10-minute play that makes you feel like a fly on the wall in this conversation between a teacher and student. Lang does an excellent job of conveying the importance of storytelling and writing with these well-written, complex characters.

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Character Information

  • Sierra
    15, female-identifying, any ethnicity. A storyteller or a liar or really probably both.
    Character Age
    15
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Caroline Ellis
    30+, female-identifying, any ethnicity. Sierra's creative writing teacher, she takes real interest in her students.
    Character Age
    30+
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization The Orange Players, Year 2023
  • Type Fringe, Organization Secret Theatre, LIC One Act Festival, Year 2019
  • Type Fringe, Organization Theatre503 (London) - Rapid Write Response to Wolfie, Year 2019

Awards

  • LIC One Act Festival
    Secret Theatre
    Finalist
    2019