Caroline Turner Cole

Caroline Turner Cole

Caroline Turner Cole is a storyteller from Dallas, TX. She writes, acts, and advocates for theatre in schools by teaching after school programs and directing youth theatre. A member of the Dramatists' Guild, Caroline's most recent play "A Very Typical Romantic Comedy" was developed in partnership with Dallas Theatre Center's Playwright Development Program and was well-received at a...
Caroline Turner Cole is a storyteller from Dallas, TX. She writes, acts, and advocates for theatre in schools by teaching after school programs and directing youth theatre. A member of the Dramatists' Guild, Caroline's most recent play "A Very Typical Romantic Comedy" was developed in partnership with Dallas Theatre Center's Playwright Development Program and was well-received at a staged reading produced by Flexible Grey in 2019. In 2018, she completed a short play "Steps", commissioned by Spark and Echo Arts. Previously, her first full-length play, "Our Space", developed in collaboration with the Aviary Dallas and in residence at Skyline High School, was one of three finalists in Pegasus Theatre's Fresh Reads 2 Festival. "Honestly", a short play, came in 2nd place at Bishop Arts Theatre's PlayPride LGBT Festival and another work of hers -- "Herstorical Penpals" -- was featured at Rover Dramawerks festival 365 Women a Year. Her current obsession is exploring connection through the murky lens of the Internet. With so much of our lives now online, she's fascinated with translating this 'online life' into a theatrical setting, deconstructing and reconstructing how we see ourselves and interact with each other.

Plays

  • A Very Typical Romantic Comedy by Caroline Turner Cole
    Cast: 
    5
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    Genre: comedy, romantic comedy
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    Keyword: LGBTQ, romantic comedy + 3 more
    Genre: comedy, romantic comedy
    Keyword: LGBTQ, romantic comedy, friendship, nerd culture, Lesbian
    A Very Typical Romantic Comedy is an ode to a much-loved genre, with characters the genre often forgets to include. Ana (now out as a lesbian) enlists ex-boyfriend Josh’s help to “train” her to become the nerd of her crush Jackie’s dreams. With the help a few friends, a trope or two and some hi-jinx thrown in, Ana realizes she never needed to change a thing, gets the girl and, of course, grows as a human in the process.
  • Our Space by Caroline Turner Cole
    Cast: 
    13–20
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    Genre: comedy, drama + 3 more
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    Keyword: social media, friendship + 6 more
    Genre: comedy, drama, experimental, movement/physical, satire
    Keyword: social media, friendship, family, communication, internet, high school, bullying, female friendship
    "Our Space" explores the use of social media by bringing to the stage some unlikely characters -- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and others lead the audience through the digital world, exploring daily life on the internet through a theatrical lens. A surreal and yet surprisingly realistic look at how constant “connection” can work in reverse to break down relationships. A demanding and exciting ensemble...
    "Our Space" explores the use of social media by bringing to the stage some unlikely characters -- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and others lead the audience through the digital world, exploring daily life on the internet through a theatrical lens. A surreal and yet surprisingly realistic look at how constant “connection” can work in reverse to break down relationships. A demanding and exciting ensemble piece accessible and appropriate for ages 12 and up. Cast size between 13 and 20; gender largely irrelevant in casting.

    Our Space is published by and licensed for performances through Next Stage Press. You may read a sample here and follow link below to buy a full script or schedule a performance.
  • Honestly by Caroline Turner Cole
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    4
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    Genre: biography, docudrama/historic + 2 more
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    Keyword: friendship, LGBTQ + 4 more
    Genre: biography, docudrama/historic, drama, tragedy
    Keyword: friendship, LGBTQ, internet, HIV/AIDS, Relationships, blogging
    Honestly is inspired by the more or less true story of Georgia Bardman. It examines issues of trust, friendship and love through the foggy lens of the Internet. Georgia, suffering from HIV, reaches out for support by starting a blog. Due to the anonymity offered by this medium, Georgia opens up quickly about the heart-wrenching story of her past. Soon, an eager, supportive community invests much of their time...
    Honestly is inspired by the more or less true story of Georgia Bardman. It examines issues of trust, friendship and love through the foggy lens of the Internet. Georgia, suffering from HIV, reaches out for support by starting a blog. Due to the anonymity offered by this medium, Georgia opens up quickly about the heart-wrenching story of her past. Soon, an eager, supportive community invests much of their time and energy in her journey. This piece confronts the fatal issue of forming friendships online – how can we connect deeply in an environment where there is no accountability? How can you protect yourself from becoming taken advantage of emotionally without becoming paranoid and distrusting of everyone who crosses your path? This play recently premiered in Dallas, TX at the PlayPride LGBT Festival and won second place.
  • Herstorical Pen Pals by Caroline Turner Cole
    Cast: 
    5
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    Genre: biography, drama + 3 more
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    Keyword: History, feminism + 3 more
    Genre: biography, drama, period, political, young audiences
    Keyword: History, feminism, Childhood, friendship, female friendship
    Herstorical Pen Pals jumps between the 19th century and 21st century as two pre-teen girls strike up an unlikely correspondence about what it means to be a young woman in the United States. Both caught between childhood and adulthood, the girls struggle with being ignored, taken seriously, or listened to by the older generation. Harriet Hanson (later Robinson) works at a cotton mill in Massachusetts where she...
    Herstorical Pen Pals jumps between the 19th century and 21st century as two pre-teen girls strike up an unlikely correspondence about what it means to be a young woman in the United States. Both caught between childhood and adulthood, the girls struggle with being ignored, taken seriously, or listened to by the older generation. Harriet Hanson (later Robinson) works at a cotton mill in Massachusetts where she helps lead a strike based on unfair pay despite the fact that she is only ten years old. Her actions and friendship with Heather Rachel Corning inspire her to take action and change things at her own school. This play was written as part of the Women 365 Playwriting project which creates theatre inspired by historical women.