←Recommendations of Eleanor and Dolly

  • National New Play Network: Eleanor and Dolly by Jenny Stafford
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    Eleanor and Dolly by Jenny Stafford was a finalist for NNPN's 2022 National Showcase of New Plays, and we are pleased to recommend it.

    Eleanor and Dolly by Jenny Stafford was a finalist for NNPN's 2022 National Showcase of New Plays, and we are pleased to recommend it.

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  • David Liu: Eleanor and Dolly by Jenny Stafford
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    I was hooked immediately and read this script in one great gulp. It is hilarious, sweet, and ultimately both insightful and touching. There is quite literally never a dull moment, and every character and relationship feels genuine and specific. I'm certain that this play would be a joy to stage, and to see on the stage.

    I was hooked immediately and read this script in one great gulp. It is hilarious, sweet, and ultimately both insightful and touching. There is quite literally never a dull moment, and every character and relationship feels genuine and specific. I'm certain that this play would be a joy to stage, and to see on the stage.

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  • Samantha Cooper: Eleanor and Dolly by Jenny Stafford
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    This play is a wonderful coming-of-age exploration of high school female friendship, a mother-daughter relationship, and a budding romance all wrapped up in one. Both Ellie and Jana are wonderful and well-rounded representations of the complexity of teenage girls. The pacing is quick and the dialogue is snappy. Plus the use of both Eleanor Roosevelt and Dolly Parton as icons is delightful. A really lovely play with great parts all around, especially for young actors.

    This play is a wonderful coming-of-age exploration of high school female friendship, a mother-daughter relationship, and a budding romance all wrapped up in one. Both Ellie and Jana are wonderful and well-rounded representations of the complexity of teenage girls. The pacing is quick and the dialogue is snappy. Plus the use of both Eleanor Roosevelt and Dolly Parton as icons is delightful. A really lovely play with great parts all around, especially for young actors.

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  • Cheryl Bear: Eleanor and Dolly by Jenny Stafford
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    A marvelously fun play where Eleanor Roosevelt may just come to the rescue and serve as inspiration for Ellie and Dolly Parton has her say too! Fantastic!

    A marvelously fun play where Eleanor Roosevelt may just come to the rescue and serve as inspiration for Ellie and Dolly Parton has her say too! Fantastic!

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