Synopsis
Danielle and Emily's 4-year-old daughter, Macie, shows a promising artistic gift. When gallery owner Rebecca convinces the couple to start displaying and selling Macie's paintings, playtime starts to get serious. Is Macie a prodigy, or just a kid who likes to paint? Can Danielle and Emily's marriage weather Macie's newfound fame? The characters grapple with these and other questions as they traverse the complicated world of old flames, private elementary schools, and modern art.
Characters
Diverse casting is strongly encouraged. The roles have been cast in many configurations and the actors' identities bring unique dynamics to the characters and their relationships on stage.
DANIELLE: 34 Female; Creative, charming, lost; Macie's mom; Married to Emily; A painter
EMILY: 39 Female; Practical, caring, anxious; Macie's mom; Married to Danielle; An accountant
REBECCA: 32 Female; Ambitious, independent, flirty; Danielle's high school friend; Unattached; A gallery owner
DANIELLE: 34 Female; Creative, charming, lost; Macie's mom; Married to Emily; A painter
EMILY: 39 Female; Practical, caring, anxious; Macie's mom; Married to Danielle; An accountant
REBECCA: 32 Female; Ambitious, independent, flirty; Danielle's high school friend; Unattached; A gallery owner
Playwright Bio
Anna Schutz (she/her) - holds a BFA in Acting from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has worked in Chicago as a performer, playwright, and producer for over a decade. She co-founded the storefront theatre Brown Paper Box Co. and served as Managing Director during its 11 year operation. Anna completed her Master of Nonprofit Management at DePaul University where her research was on Representation in Nonprofit Performing Arts Leadership. She has since founded and serves as Executive Director of Chicago Artist Guide, NFP (www.chicagoartistguide.org) whose mission is to diversify theatre. More info at www.annaschutz.com.
Production History
September 2024 - Staged Reading with Artemisia
December 2020 - Added to The Killroys 2020 List
June 2020 - Canceled due to COVID - Production at Brown Paper Box Co.
May 2019 - Staged Reading with Dandelion Theatre at Theatre Wit
November 2017 - Stage Reading co-sponsored by Brown Paper Box Co. and DePaul University's Women and Genders Studies Department
August 2017 - Selected as one of three projects for League of Chicago Theatres' Bright Angel Creative Retreat
December 2020 - Added to The Killroys 2020 List
June 2020 - Canceled due to COVID - Production at Brown Paper Box Co.
May 2019 - Staged Reading with Dandelion Theatre at Theatre Wit
November 2017 - Stage Reading co-sponsored by Brown Paper Box Co. and DePaul University's Women and Genders Studies Department
August 2017 - Selected as one of three projects for League of Chicago Theatres' Bright Angel Creative Retreat
Staged Reading by DePaul University
Staged Reading by Dandelion Theatre
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League of Chicago Theaters Retreat
League of Chicago Theaters Retreat
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