Opening

by Matthew Kelty

An imagined conversation, inspired by true events. David O. Selznick informs Hattie McDaniel that the world premiere of _Gone with the Wind_ will be held in a segregated Atlanta theater, and asks her not to attend.
Winner, Samuel French OOB Festival
CW: brief reference to a racist epithet

An imagined conversation, inspired by true events. David O. Selznick informs Hattie McDaniel that the world premiere of _Gone with the Wind_ will be held in a segregated Atlanta theater, and asks her not to attend.
Winner, Samuel French OOB Festival
CW: brief reference to a racist epithet

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Opening

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  • Dan McGeehan: Opening by Matthew Kelty
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    Excellent script. Sharp writing. Packs a solid punch.

    Excellent script. Sharp writing. Packs a solid punch.

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Actors should bear at least a passing resemblance to the real-life individuals they portray.

Development History

  • Workshop, The New School, 2006

Production History

  • University, Victoria School of the Arts, 2018
  • Professional, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, 2017
  • High School, West Chicago Community High School, 2014
  • Professional, Quarter Acre, 2007

Awards

  • OOB Play Festival
    Samuel French
    Winner
    2007