Riverwood

by Andrew Lee Creech

FULL LENGTH - In the midst of city-wide gentrification, rumors of building buyouts and community displacement swirl among the tenants at the Riverwood Park Apartments. When their worst fears are realized the lives of five people are thrown into upheaval. As seventeen year-old Tel and Crunch navigate their place in society as young, Black men, building super, Lenard, dreams of hitting it big in the lotto...

FULL LENGTH - In the midst of city-wide gentrification, rumors of building buyouts and community displacement swirl among the tenants at the Riverwood Park Apartments. When their worst fears are realized the lives of five people are thrown into upheaval. As seventeen year-old Tel and Crunch navigate their place in society as young, Black men, building super, Lenard, dreams of hitting it big in the lotto. Community warrior, Dédra fights to keep her neighborhood intact, while building manager, Miss Penny is content to do away with it all. With painful pasts revealed and uncertain futures ahead, each member of this tight community finds themselves asking: how much would you risk in order to own your own dream? Part coming of age story, part slice of life, Riverwood explores the difficult nature of setting up roots and letting go.

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  • Brynn Hambley: Riverwood

    A phenomenal ensemble piece that tackles so many important conversations that happen in these communities that are being gentrified. The characters are dynamic and lovable, and the dialogue is so realistic and natural. Super easy read, as it flows so incredibly, and I'd love to see it onstage!

    A phenomenal ensemble piece that tackles so many important conversations that happen in these communities that are being gentrified. The characters are dynamic and lovable, and the dialogue is so realistic and natural. Super easy read, as it flows so incredibly, and I'd love to see it onstage!

  • Keith Odums: Riverwood

    Andrew storytelling is just great. Really great! His writing of dialogue is smooth. Fluid. The clarity of characters between 2 seventeen teenagers is eloquent. Superbly & subtlety executed. I understand the achievements he has received thus far. Keep writing!

    Andrew storytelling is just great. Really great! His writing of dialogue is smooth. Fluid. The clarity of characters between 2 seventeen teenagers is eloquent. Superbly & subtlety executed. I understand the achievements he has received thus far. Keep writing!

  • Shaun Leisher: Riverwood

    Loved this play about the personal toll gentrification has on people and communities.

    Loved this play about the personal toll gentrification has on people and communities.

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Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Co-Produced with Theater Schmeater, Year 2019

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