WINDBERRY CREEK

by Rachael Carnes

In Oregon's Cascade Mountains, three generations of women grapple with the past and an uncertain future.

A monologue from this play will be featured in the Smith & Kraus Best Women's Monologues, 2021 Anthology.

In Oregon's Cascade Mountains, three generations of women grapple with the past and an uncertain future.

A monologue from this play will be featured in the Smith & Kraus Best Women's Monologues, 2021 Anthology.

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WINDBERRY CREEK

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Samantha Marchant: WINDBERRY CREEK by Rachael Carnes

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Carnes does a wonderful job crafting three full formed intergenerational women. Lots of humor and heart!

Carnes does a wonderful job crafting three full formed intergenerational women. Lots of humor and heart!

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Lainie Vansant: WINDBERRY CREEK by Rachael Carnes

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Carnes really excels at writing generations of interesting women, leading to great roles for actors of all types in her scripts, and this play is no exception. Community theatres looking to give actresses great roles with achievable production elements should definitely check this play out, but it deserves higher-budget productions just as much! Give it a read!

Carnes really excels at writing generations of interesting women, leading to great roles for actors of all types in her scripts, and this play is no exception. Community theatres looking to give actresses great roles with achievable production elements should definitely check this play out, but it deserves higher-budget productions just as much! Give it a read!

”
Rich Rubin: WINDBERRY CREEK by Rachael Carnes

“

An engrossing exploration of complex family dynamics, told with incredible insight, humor and humanity.
There are no false notes here, just glorious writing and an emotional honesty that cuts to the bone. Highly recommended!

An engrossing exploration of complex family dynamics, told with incredible insight, humor and humanity.
There are no false notes here, just glorious writing and an emotional honesty that cuts to the bone. Highly recommended!

”

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Character Information

Three women, 17, 40's, 60's-70's, all the same family.

EMMA

Character Age

Teen - Can play 17

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Teens
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Woman
KATE

Character Age

Adult

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  30s,
  
  40s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Woman
MARY

Character Age

Adult

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Woman

Development History

Type Reading, Organization Project Y Theatre - Women In Theatre Festival, Year 2022
Type Reading, Organization The Players Club Theatre NYC Open Door Theatre Festival Winner , Year 2022
Type Reading, Organization Shortlist Sunday - With Bechdel Group, NYC, Year 2021
Type Reading, Organization Semifinalist — The Landing Theatre, New American Voices Festival, Houston, TX, Year 2021
Type Reading, Organization Akropolis Performance Salon, Seattle, WA, Year 2020
Type Reading, Organization Theatre 33, Willamette University, Salem, OR , Year 2020
Type Workshop, Organization Theatre Vertigo, Year 2020
Type Reading, Theatre Vertigo, Year 2020
Type Workshop, Organization Theatre 33, Willamette University, Salem, OR , Year 2020
Type Reading, Organization Semifinalist, Garry Marshall Theatre, Los Angeles, Year 2020
Type Reading, Organization Parsons Nose Theatre, Pasadena, CA, Year 2019
Type Workshop, Organization Parson's Nose Theatre, Pasadena, CA, Year 2019

Production History

Type Professional, Organization MadLab Theatre, Columbus Ohio, Year 2022

Awards

Open Door New Playwriting Competition

Players Club Theatre NYC

Winner

2022