WINDOW OF SHAME

by Aleta Barthell

In 1834, Doctor and Madame LaLaurie are famous in the French Quarter for their elegant parties in their resplendent home, but suspicions arise after a young slave woman jumps to her death, leaving Sally, the cook who is chained in the kitchen, to risk her own life to expose the horrifying secret that lives upstairs.

Drama, based on a New Orleans' ghost story.

In 1834, Doctor and Madame LaLaurie are famous in the French Quarter for their elegant parties in their resplendent home, but suspicions arise after a young slave woman jumps to her death, leaving Sally, the cook who is chained in the kitchen, to risk her own life to expose the horrifying secret that lives upstairs.

Drama, based on a New Orleans' ghost story.

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WINDOW OF SHAME

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  • Eugene O'Neill Theater Center: WINDOW OF SHAME

    It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Aleta Barthell and their play WINDOW OF SHAME as a finalist for our 2020 National Playwrights Conference. This particular work emerged from a highly competitive, anonymous, and multi-tiered selection process to become one of 63 finalists out of more than 1,500 submissions. This enthralling piece galvanized the hearts and theatrical imaginations of our reading teams and is fully championed by our offices. We are honored to put our enthusiastic support behind this writer and their ongoing contributions to the American Theater.

    It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Aleta Barthell and their play WINDOW OF SHAME as a finalist for our 2020 National Playwrights Conference. This particular work emerged from a highly competitive, anonymous, and multi-tiered selection process to become one of 63 finalists out of more than 1,500 submissions. This enthralling piece galvanized the hearts and theatrical imaginations of our reading teams and is fully championed by our offices. We are honored to put our enthusiastic support behind this writer and their ongoing contributions to the American Theater.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization New Village Arts Theatre, Year 2011
  • Type Reading, Organization Atwater Village Theatre, Year 2010

Awards

  • National Playwrights Conference
    Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
    Finalist
    2021
  • Playwriting Prize
    Humanitas/Centre Theatre Group
    Finalist
    2016