Prairie Violets (10 min)

by Cassandra Rose

When 15-year-old Gracie shows up out of the blue at her dairy farm, 50-something Halle will have to reconnect with the family that disowned her 8 years ago. A 2022 finalist for the West Side Showroom's Rockford New Words

When 15-year-old Gracie shows up out of the blue at her dairy farm, 50-something Halle will have to reconnect with the family that disowned her 8 years ago. A 2022 finalist for the West Side Showroom's Rockford New Words

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Prairie Violets (10 min)

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  • Robyn Ginsburg Braverman: Prairie Violets (10 min) by Cassandra Rose
    “

    What a beautiful opportunity for an aunt to help rewrite an angry family past towards a more supported future. Let the older women teach the younger women, indeed!

    What a beautiful opportunity for an aunt to help rewrite an angry family past towards a more supported future. Let the older women teach the younger women, indeed!

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Prairie Violets (10 min) by Cassandra Rose
    “

    An unexpected visitor opens the door for Halle to choose how she's going to reconnect with her family. The wounds are there from past and present. Well done.

    An unexpected visitor opens the door for Halle to choose how she's going to reconnect with her family. The wounds are there from past and present. Well done.

    ”

Character Information

Alma can be prerecorded as only her voice makes an appearance in the play. At least half the cast should be people of color.
  • Halle
    A dairy farmer in her late 50s
    late 50s
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Sierra
    A dairy farmer in her early 50s
    50s
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Gracie
    A runaway teen. Halle's niece
    15
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Alma
    A voice on the phone
    50s
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Awards

  • Rockford New Words Festival
    West Side Showroom
    Finalist
    2022