Rachael Powles

Rachael Powles is a playwright and dramaturg currently based in Ottawa, Ontario. Her dramaturgy materials have been presented at Ithaca College Theatre, the New Voices Literary Festival, the Broken Ivy Theater, and The Theater at Woodshill. Her first poetry chapbook THE WORLD ENDED ON A FRIDAY, published by Bottlecap Press, was released in 2022. Rachael's work focuses on the intersections of the past and present, unknown moments in history, and bringing contemporary perspectives to the classics. MA Candidate, University of Ottawa. Ithaca College BA Theatre Studies 2022.

Rachael Powles is a playwright and dramaturg currently based in Ottawa, Ontario. Her dramaturgy materials have been presented at Ithaca College Theatre, the New Voices Literary Festival, the Broken Ivy Theater, and The Theater at Woodshill. Her first poetry chapbook THE WORLD ENDED ON A FRIDAY, published by Bottlecap Press, was released in 2022. Rachael's work focuses on the intersections of the past and present, unknown moments in history, and bringing contemporary perspectives to the classics. MA Candidate, University of Ottawa. Ithaca College BA Theatre Studies 2022.

Scripts

Hans Christian Anderson Stayed In This Room For Five Weeks Which Seemed To The Family Ages

by Rachael Powles

4
Cast Size
2
Genre
comedy,
docudrama/historic

In 1857, up-and-coming Danish writer Hans Christian Anderson visited the English literary legend Charles Dickens for two weeks...which quickly turned into five. After a mortifying ordeal at his London acting debut, Dickens must find a way to politely throw out his infuriating guest, and decide just what it means to be a gentleman these days.

In 1857, up-and-coming Danish writer Hans Christian Anderson visited the English literary legend Charles Dickens for two weeks...which quickly turned into five. After a mortifying ordeal at his London acting debut, Dickens must find a way to politely throw out his infuriating guest, and decide just what it means to be a gentleman these days.

EPIHPANY: A Short Inquiry Into Language

by Rachael Powles

3
Cast Size
1
Genre
drama,
verse

Monologue. A woman reflects on her relationship to language and her body after a sexual encounter.

Monologue. A woman reflects on her relationship to language and her body after a sexual encounter.

MOB MOLL

by Rachael Powles

4
Cast Size
2
Genre
drama,
period,
political

In late 1922, confident, independent Frankie takes a job forging documents for Mr. DiCarlo, the smooth-talking manager of the local speakeasy. When she demands to be paid what she knows she deserves, secrets are revealed that threaten to destroy the personas both have worked so hard to build.

In late 1922, confident, independent Frankie takes a job forging documents for Mr. DiCarlo, the smooth-talking manager of the local speakeasy. When she demands to be paid what she knows she deserves, secrets are revealed that threaten to destroy the personas both have worked so hard to build.

Service with a Smile

by Rachael Powles

4
Cast Size
3
Genre
drama,
political

With 10 minutes left before closing, three grocery store employees learn a little more than they would like to about each other's political beliefs at the height of the Second Wave in late 2020.

READINGS: 2020 PlayFEST, Zoom, Ithaca College

With 10 minutes left before closing, three grocery store employees learn a little more than they would like to about each other's political beliefs at the height of the Second Wave in late 2020.

READINGS: 2020 PlayFEST, Zoom, Ithaca College