#Blessed

by Lainie Vansant

Kaylee and Beth's debate about social media gets personal

Kaylee and Beth's debate about social media gets personal

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#Blessed

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  • Susan Middaugh: #Blessed by Lainie Vansant
    “

    A deft commentary on social media and parenthood--only this time it's the mother that's mugging for the camera -- to her teenage daughter's chagrin. What's more, the mom is a pastor, trying hard to project the perfect image of her and her family. I heard this play read at the 41st Annual William Inge Festival. Well done, Lainie.

    A deft commentary on social media and parenthood--only this time it's the mother that's mugging for the camera -- to her teenage daughter's chagrin. What's more, the mom is a pastor, trying hard to project the perfect image of her and her family. I heard this play read at the 41st Annual William Inge Festival. Well done, Lainie.

    ”
  • Michele Clarke: #Blessed by Lainie Vansant
    “

    Phenomenal. Vansant expertly leads us into one story (incredibly perceptive and dead-on work), reveals another, and that's when you realize she's dropped three huge societal questions in your lap. This also has the most effective use of projection I've seen yet. Good luck with your conversation with the folks you came with on the way out of the theater.

    Phenomenal. Vansant expertly leads us into one story (incredibly perceptive and dead-on work), reveals another, and that's when you realize she's dropped three huge societal questions in your lap. This also has the most effective use of projection I've seen yet. Good luck with your conversation with the folks you came with on the way out of the theater.

    ”
  • Debra A. Cole: #Blessed by Lainie Vansant
    “

    So painful. So real.

    Lainie Vansant shines a much needed glaring light on the artificial world of faith, social media, and family and the fall out once reality taps them back on the shoulder. This mother and daughter interaction will ring honest to many who know these characters. I hope audiences start real dialogues after seeing this thought-proving short play.

    So painful. So real.

    Lainie Vansant shines a much needed glaring light on the artificial world of faith, social media, and family and the fall out once reality taps them back on the shoulder. This mother and daughter interaction will ring honest to many who know these characters. I hope audiences start real dialogues after seeing this thought-proving short play.

    ”
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Character Information

Instagraph photos may be created with the help of 1-3 non-speaking actors.
  • Kaylee
    BETH’s daughter, 16, struggles with her privilege, a little rough around the edges.
    16
    Female identifying / Femme Presenting
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Beth
    "Hip" mom, a leader at her local church, upper middle class and well-put-together.
    Late 30s-60s
    Female identifying / Femme Presenting
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Instagram Beth
    Instagram doubles may look like the actors playing the characters, or they may be nothing like them at all and the similarities may be marked by props and costumes.
  • Instagram Kaylee
    Instagram doubles may look like the actors playing the characters, or they may be nothing like them at all and the similarities may be marked by props and costumes.
  • Instagram Dad
    Instagram doubles may look like the actors playing the characters, or they may be nothing like them at all and the similarities may be marked by props and costumes.

Development History

  • Reading, William Inge Festival, 2024
  • Workshop, Talking Horse Productions, 2020

Production History

  • Community Theater, Talking Horse Productions, 2020