god and GIRL

by Emma Schillage

High school student Eva is excited (and a little terrified) for her first-ever March For Life Trip to Washington, D.C. It is her first time on an overnight trip away from home, away from her family, and surrounded by the people they only go to school with. But the March isn't the only thing on her mind. Her crush, Mason, is also on the trip, and Eva is determined to make a connection with him before the trip is...

High school student Eva is excited (and a little terrified) for her first-ever March For Life Trip to Washington, D.C. It is her first time on an overnight trip away from home, away from her family, and surrounded by the people they only go to school with. But the March isn't the only thing on her mind. Her crush, Mason, is also on the trip, and Eva is determined to make a connection with him before the trip is over. But as soon as they get to Washington, D.C., a lot seems to go wrong. Not only is Eva rooming with high school "it girls" Keri and Maddie, but the March itself seems to take a turn for the worse, making the students question and grapple with everything they thought they knew. To help her navigate it all is Eva's confidant, God, herself. GOD AND GIRL is a story about young adulthood and how we navigate complex topics when no one seems to have the answers. It is a story about sex, motherhood, girlhood, and self-actualization. It's a love letter to my adolescent self, to you, and maybe to God, too. We'll see.

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  • Maria I. Arreola: god and GIRL by Emma Schillage
    “

    A coming-of-age story that explores a turning point in these characters' relationship to God, at their March For Life Trip of all places. As these teenagers grapple with God, religion, and adult expectations, God's struggling with her own issues. Primarily that God is a people pleaser, trying to conform to everyone's ideas of them. Ultimately, all of this contributes to maximum teen chaos, featuring betrayal, friendship breakups, a straightener-induced fire, and so much more. Highly recommend reading!

    A coming-of-age story that explores a turning point in these characters' relationship to God, at their March For Life Trip of all places. As these teenagers grapple with God, religion, and adult expectations, God's struggling with her own issues. Primarily that God is a people pleaser, trying to conform to everyone's ideas of them. Ultimately, all of this contributes to maximum teen chaos, featuring betrayal, friendship breakups, a straightener-induced fire, and so much more. Highly recommend reading!

    ”
  • Maximillian Gill: god and GIRL by Emma Schillage
    “

    A wonderful play filled with magical moments and deep levels of understanding for young people who are trying to negotiate so many precarious situations on the way to growing up and understanding themselves. God is an amazing character, full of life and humanity.

    A wonderful play filled with magical moments and deep levels of understanding for young people who are trying to negotiate so many precarious situations on the way to growing up and understanding themselves. God is an amazing character, full of life and humanity.

    ”
  • Shaun Leisher: god and GIRL by Emma Schillage
    “

    Great coming of age story!!

    Great coming of age story!!

    ”

Character Information

  • Eva
    16, femme-presenting, earnest, anxious, and hopelessly confused. A lot of the time, she doesn’t know what she is doing here. She talks to God.
    16
    Any
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Dylan
    masc-presenting, Eva’s long time friend and confidant. He is closeted, determinate, and helplessly jealous.
    16
    Any
    Male,
    Male presenting
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Keri
    17, femme-presenting, blunt, provocative, and definitely owns a vibrator, but that’s just what she wants you to know about her.
    17
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Maddy
    16, femme-presenting, Keri’s best friend. She is popular, sarcastic, insecure, and easily underestimated. She enjoys taking people by surprise.
    16
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Mason
    Eva’s long time crush and probably the nicest guy in school. Surprisingly level-headed and adorably awkward all at the same time.
    17
    Any
    Male presenting,
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • God, The Mother of Earth
    (f or nb) Black, femme presenting, her relationship with Eva has frankly turned toxic. She is Eva’s version of God, but she’s trying to find herself in this narrative.
    17
    African American/Black
    Agender or female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, The Columbia Playwright's Virtual Play Reading Series, 2021
  • Workshop, Columbia University, 2021

Production History

  • University, Columbia University, 2022

Awards

  • The Dramatists Guild Fellowship
    The Dramatists Guild
    Finalist
    2023