The Divine Alchemists

by Lucy Fields

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What makes you who you are? When a young trans woman named Aerith uncovers her identity, she begins a project to catalog the ways that trans and non-binary youth create their sense of self from the ground up. As she resiliently learns the art of transformation and presentation, Aerith and her three best friends navigate loss and friendship while challenging the structures that...

***ACTIVELY SEEKING PRODUCTIONS***

What makes you who you are? When a young trans woman named Aerith uncovers her identity, she begins a project to catalog the ways that trans and non-binary youth create their sense of self from the ground up. As she resiliently learns the art of transformation and presentation, Aerith and her three best friends navigate loss and friendship while challenging the structures that erase their transness. This moving and hilarious coming-of-age story joyfully guides you through the social alchemy of discovering yourself.

This play received its world premiere production April 28th - May 6th 2023 at the Indy Eleven Theater in Indianapolis, IN. Produced by IndyFringe in collaboration with Theatre Unchained as part of DivaFest.

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The Divine Alchemists

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  • Ian Donley: The Divine Alchemists by Lucy Fields
    “

    A strong piece of social justice type of theatre that is both personal and interactive. The characters serve as our tour guides in the play. This play has moments of education but also moments that give those who struggle to wrap their heads around gender identity a slap in the face. This is a play that stands out given its fearlessness and authenticity with bringing fresh voices to the forefront.

    A strong piece of social justice type of theatre that is both personal and interactive. The characters serve as our tour guides in the play. This play has moments of education but also moments that give those who struggle to wrap their heads around gender identity a slap in the face. This is a play that stands out given its fearlessness and authenticity with bringing fresh voices to the forefront.

    ”
  • Emily Worrell: The Divine Alchemists by Lucy Fields
    “

    The Divine Alchemists is a fantastically whimsical coming-of-age story that features some of the best-written monologues for queer folx that I've seen in a long time. Fantastic play with plenty of fun for directors and actors alike to play with. Love this play!

    The Divine Alchemists is a fantastically whimsical coming-of-age story that features some of the best-written monologues for queer folx that I've seen in a long time. Fantastic play with plenty of fun for directors and actors alike to play with. Love this play!

    ”
  • J.E. Hibbard: The Divine Alchemists by Lucy Fields
    “

    “How is a game with rainbows all over the box one of the straightest games I’ve ever played?” - Iggy, The Divine Alchemists.
    Only the second sentence into the play and I was already hooked. Dismantling gender roles injected with humor, mixed with a splash of magical realism (3 words: Misgender Deflection Remote). Reflections and realizations cement this group of young together while they dissect perspectives. “The Divine Alchemists” is an incredible modern coming-of-age tale, recommend to any college theatre program searching for inclusive, fresh stories to tell!

    “How is a game with rainbows all over the box one of the straightest games I’ve ever played?” - Iggy, The Divine Alchemists.
    Only the second sentence into the play and I was already hooked. Dismantling gender roles injected with humor, mixed with a splash of magical realism (3 words: Misgender Deflection Remote). Reflections and realizations cement this group of young together while they dissect perspectives. “The Divine Alchemists” is an incredible modern coming-of-age tale, recommend to any college theatre program searching for inclusive, fresh stories to tell!

    ”
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Character Information

GRAYSON, IGGY, and WISTERIA all double as various other characters. All actors cast must, at least in part, identify with the gender identity of their character.
  • Iggy
    A natural born risk-taker. An earful, but an impeccable listener when he needs to be.
    Late teens/Early 20s
    Any Race or Ethnicity
    Transgender Man
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Wisteria
    An artistic jack-of-all trades with big “parental friend” energy, and a witchy aesthetic.
    Late teens/Early 20s
    Any Race or Ethnicity
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary
  • Aerith
    A pop culture aficionado, charm-in-a-bottle, and an eager learner. Woefully unprepared for the emotional depths she’ll find on her journey of self-discovery.
    Late teens/Early 20s
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Transgender Woman
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Grayson
    A language-loving philosopher. While their thoughts are sometimes hard to follow, they always know just what to say.
    Late teens/Early 20s
    Latino/Latinx/Hispanic
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary

Development History

Production History

  • Fringe, IndyFringe, 2023

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