White People by the Lake

by Rachel Lynett

(Early draft)

In a metatheatrical play, Saida agrees to go to her partner, Erin's home for a funeral despite knowing that Erin's family is very "woke" and not at all as racist-free as they claim. As the two fight about what it means to be an interracial couple with problematic families, the play explores the various tropes found in the many, many, many white people by the lake plays.

(Early draft)

In a metatheatrical play, Saida agrees to go to her partner, Erin's home for a funeral despite knowing that Erin's family is very "woke" and not at all as racist-free as they claim. As the two fight about what it means to be an interracial couple with problematic families, the play explores the various tropes found in the many, many, many white people by the lake plays.

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  • Kitchen Dog Theater: White People by the Lake by Rachel Lynett
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    We are pleased to support this play! It was a Finalist for the 2023 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas.

    We are pleased to support this play! It was a Finalist for the 2023 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas.

    ”
  • Ross Tedford Kendall: White People by the Lake by Rachel Lynett
    “

    When someone holds up a mirror, you may not like what you see, but you have to pay attention, especially when there is no denying the truth. Playwright Lynett has written a powerful, poignant piece, vividly theatrical, and wildly funny. The play takes particular aim at a genre I was aware of, the "lake" play, and points out the systemic issues within that I was unaware. I go to the theatre to learn and expand my understanding, and this is a play that achieves that.

    When someone holds up a mirror, you may not like what you see, but you have to pay attention, especially when there is no denying the truth. Playwright Lynett has written a powerful, poignant piece, vividly theatrical, and wildly funny. The play takes particular aim at a genre I was aware of, the "lake" play, and points out the systemic issues within that I was unaware. I go to the theatre to learn and expand my understanding, and this is a play that achieves that.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: White People by the Lake by Rachel Lynett
    “

    A powerful look at a couple navigating the rocky terrain around them in their families and the systems at play. Well done.

    A powerful look at a couple navigating the rocky terrain around them in their families and the systems at play. Well done.

    ”
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