Mendocino

by Gabrielle Filloux

In Mendocino, California, a hippie man in a hippie van spends his years in the company of trees and passersby. MENDOCINO explores the cyclical nature of companionship and the misconception that love thrives without sacrifice.

In Mendocino, California, a hippie man in a hippie van spends his years in the company of trees and passersby. MENDOCINO explores the cyclical nature of companionship and the misconception that love thrives without sacrifice.

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Mendocino

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  • Julia Everitt: Mendocino by Gabrielle Filloux
    “

    This play is smooth, concise, and poignant. The characters feel genuine and build upon each other to make a very profound point about love and relationships. We are left at the end with just enough, but still wanting more of this locale and these characters.

    This play is smooth, concise, and poignant. The characters feel genuine and build upon each other to make a very profound point about love and relationships. We are left at the end with just enough, but still wanting more of this locale and these characters.

    ”
  • Alexa Juanita Jordan: Mendocino by Gabrielle Filloux
    “

    A thought-provoking play about transience vs. permanence, stagnation vs. forward motion, and perhaps most importantly, desire vs. love. Gabrielle paints a vivid picture of Mendocino, a town that seems to move at a wholly unique rhythm entirely all its own - just as her play does.

    A thought-provoking play about transience vs. permanence, stagnation vs. forward motion, and perhaps most importantly, desire vs. love. Gabrielle paints a vivid picture of Mendocino, a town that seems to move at a wholly unique rhythm entirely all its own - just as her play does.

    ”

Character Information

Mendocino is a stagnant, lazy, slow moving beach town. Weed capital of America, and its rhythm is steady like lapping waves. All the characters should have this casual, non-abrupt, and calm energy.

Note: Cast should be reflective of the Californian population – racially diverse.
  • Cynthia
    Going through a divorce
    45
    African / African American / Black
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Guillaume
    French Citizen. Heavy accent, Summer Camp Counselor
    25
    French
    Bisexual Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Katie
    Teacher at UCSC
    Early 30's
    Latinx / Mexican
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Miles
    Charming, built his own van to travel the country. Spends long amounts of time on the Coast of Mendocino in Northern California.
    27-35
    White
    Bisexual Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Julie
    Senior in college
    21
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, Planet Connections Theatre Festivity NYC, 2021

Production History

  • Fringe, Planet Connections Theatre Festivity NYC, 2021