The Green Room

by Rene Zabel

What happens when a playwright creates a character and doesn't write them into a script?
In "The Green Room," a diverse quartet of characters find themselves trapped in the liminal space of a Green Room. With time to kill before their destinies are inked into existence, a lesbian suffragist from 1912, a caffeine-fueled female executive from the 1980s, a free-spirited hippy chick from the 1960s, and a non...

What happens when a playwright creates a character and doesn't write them into a script?
In "The Green Room," a diverse quartet of characters find themselves trapped in the liminal space of a Green Room. With time to kill before their destinies are inked into existence, a lesbian suffragist from 1912, a caffeine-fueled female executive from the 1980s, a free-spirited hippy chick from the 1960s, and a non-binary Gen Z’er from the 21st century engage in introspective and humorous dialogue. They debate their designed arcs, questioning stereotypes and the evolution of societal roles. United by anticipation and uncertainty, they confront their identities and challenge the playwright's intentions.

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The Green Room

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  • J.Lois Diamond: The Green Room by Rene Zabel
    “

    Very clever comedy where women of different eras get together to create their own script. This play has a lot of juicy roles for different types of female characters. Would be a nice addition to a woman's festival.

    Very clever comedy where women of different eras get together to create their own script. This play has a lot of juicy roles for different types of female characters. Would be a nice addition to a woman's festival.

    ”
  • Tom Erb: The Green Room by Rene Zabel
    “

    In "The Greenroom," playwright Rene Zabel crafts a delightful romp through time and character arcs. It’s like ‘Friends’ meets ‘Doctor Who’ with a dash of existential crisis. The witty banter and kaleidoscope of eras make this play a must-read!

    In "The Greenroom," playwright Rene Zabel crafts a delightful romp through time and character arcs. It’s like ‘Friends’ meets ‘Doctor Who’ with a dash of existential crisis. The witty banter and kaleidoscope of eras make this play a must-read!

    ”
  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: The Green Room by Rene Zabel
    “

    This is a small play bursting at the seams with powerful femme characters that deserve to get out! And their strong group dynamic of mutual protests (for different causes) bring them together for their own cause, to be heard! This would be visually entertaining to see as well, with the multiple era costumes and watching the characters come together as a united front against invisibility. They will no longer be invisible to the author, nor the rest of the world!

    This is a small play bursting at the seams with powerful femme characters that deserve to get out! And their strong group dynamic of mutual protests (for different causes) bring them together for their own cause, to be heard! This would be visually entertaining to see as well, with the multiple era costumes and watching the characters come together as a united front against invisibility. They will no longer be invisible to the author, nor the rest of the world!

    ”
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Character Information

4 F 1 NB

  • Eleanor
    Lesbian Suffragist - 1912 dressed in a long conservative dress with sash that reads "Votes for Women"
    30, 40, 50
    Any
    (assigned female at birth - not plot relevant) Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Sunny
    Hippy chick - 1967 in tie dyed t-shirt, bell-bottom jeans, sandals. Likes to make the peace sign.
    teens-20s
    Any
    (assigned female at birth - not plot relevant) - female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Alex
    Non-binary - 2023 in stylish jacket, patterned button up shirt, oxford shoes. Loves technology and social media. Gen Z.
    late teens-20s
    Any
    (assigned female at birth - plot relevant) Non-Binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary

Awards

  • Honorable Mention
    New Voice Play Festival
    Honorable Mention
    2024