resurrection

by Jordan Bird

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Riley has returned to the place she was raised to bury her grandfather, who did the raising. Her sister Shae's been cleaning house, making arrangements, silently spinning out. When their grandfather's will reveals that Riley and Shae could be millionaires if Riley agrees to live in the house for a year, things get... complicated. As the sisters hash out old wounds, a secret...

NOW AVAILABLE FROM NEXT STAGE PRESS!
Riley has returned to the place she was raised to bury her grandfather, who did the raising. Her sister Shae's been cleaning house, making arrangements, silently spinning out. When their grandfather's will reveals that Riley and Shae could be millionaires if Riley agrees to live in the house for a year, things get... complicated. As the sisters hash out old wounds, a secret begs to be unearthed -- a secret Shae wants buried, but Riley is ready to resurrect it.

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  • Greg Burdick: resurrection by Jordan Bird
    “

    The storytelling in this compelling drama is, (true to Jordan Elizabeth Henry’s instantly recognizable style,) rich with sensory imagery. The stunning moments of elevated theatricality are beautifully balanced with intimate exchanges between two sisters, and a young man from their past. We ache for Riley early on, and come to understand the dark truth behind her panic attacks. A skillful, taut tale that unravels perfectly in the play’s final moments, there are huge opportunities here for lighting, sound, and scenic designers. Produce this one!

    The storytelling in this compelling drama is, (true to Jordan Elizabeth Henry’s instantly recognizable style,) rich with sensory imagery. The stunning moments of elevated theatricality are beautifully balanced with intimate exchanges between two sisters, and a young man from their past. We ache for Riley early on, and come to understand the dark truth behind her panic attacks. A skillful, taut tale that unravels perfectly in the play’s final moments, there are huge opportunities here for lighting, sound, and scenic designers. Produce this one!

    ”
  • Brian James Polak: resurrection by Jordan Bird
    “

    I love this play. It's so well crafted, written in a completely authentic voice, and quite moving.

    I love this play. It's so well crafted, written in a completely authentic voice, and quite moving.

    ”
  • John Scavone: resurrection by Jordan Bird
    “

    Beautifully balanced characters drive a fascinating plot line. Henry deftly weaves a conflict between siblings with the characters' self conflicts, layering the whole with very human qualities of love, selfishness and doubt, a sprinkling of humor and a mystery. Extremely well done.

    Beautifully balanced characters drive a fascinating plot line. Henry deftly weaves a conflict between siblings with the characters' self conflicts, layering the whole with very human qualities of love, selfishness and doubt, a sprinkling of humor and a mystery. Extremely well done.

    ”
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RILEY (she/her): 28, suffering from C-PTSD
SHAE (she/her): 38, Riley's sister
MARCUS (he/him): 30, Riley's childhood friend

Development History

  • Workshop, The Bechdel Group, 2021
  • Reading, Walking Shadow Readers Theatre, 2021