i wish i was her(s)

by SMJ .

Original Music by Sierra Lancaster

FULL-LENGTH PLAY WITH MUSIC (Draft as of 11.16.25)
On the eve of her debut album, country singer Alison calls megafan and singer-songwriter Marina. From that night on, they are forever linked as Alison's career catapults her to new heights, while Marina's career is stuck in her shadow. i wish i was Her(s) dissects parasocial relationships, insecurity, and the impact of fame on relationships.

FULL-LENGTH PLAY WITH MUSIC (Draft as of 11.16.25)
On the eve of her debut album, country singer Alison calls megafan and singer-songwriter Marina. From that night on, they are forever linked as Alison's career catapults her to new heights, while Marina's career is stuck in her shadow. i wish i was Her(s) dissects parasocial relationships, insecurity, and the impact of fame on relationships.

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  • H. Avery: i wish i was her(s) by SMJ .
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    What does it say about us when the country's most worshipped pop icon is the loneliest person there ever was? i wish i was her(s) is a humorously gutting perspective on American celebrity, internet culture, meritocracy, queerness, wealth, and isolation. And there's plenty of parody fun too!

    What does it say about us when the country's most worshipped pop icon is the loneliest person there ever was? i wish i was her(s) is a humorously gutting perspective on American celebrity, internet culture, meritocracy, queerness, wealth, and isolation. And there's plenty of parody fun too!

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Development History

  • Reading, Breaking & Entering Theatre Collective, 2025
  • Residency, The Orchard Project, 2024
  • Reading, Dramatists Guild Foundation, 2024