Victorian Psychedelic Sleepover Play

On the eve of a 16th birthday, four teens meet after their writing is rejected by the school lit mag to create a Literary Zine of their own. Seeking editorial guidance, they conjure the ghosts of writers past and find themselves possessed by the spirit, chaos and conflict of the Victorian Era radicals they have long admired.

On the eve of a 16th birthday, four teens meet after their writing is rejected by the school lit mag to create a Literary Zine of their own. Seeking editorial guidance, they conjure the ghosts of writers past and find themselves possessed by the spirit, chaos and conflict of the Victorian Era radicals they have long admired.

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Victorian Psychedelic Sleepover Play

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  • Ian Donley: Victorian Psychedelic Sleepover Play

    This is a play that anyone who wants to introduce new works should consider producing. It's one of those plays where you can feel the passion and emotion in it just from reading it. Mak Shealy beautifully displaces the passion towards art in every component of the script from the characters to the stage directions. Reading this play truly felt like a psychedelic experience (just as it was intended). There are plenty of roles for younger actors to sink their teeth into. I'd love to see it live!

    This is a play that anyone who wants to introduce new works should consider producing. It's one of those plays where you can feel the passion and emotion in it just from reading it. Mak Shealy beautifully displaces the passion towards art in every component of the script from the characters to the stage directions. Reading this play truly felt like a psychedelic experience (just as it was intended). There are plenty of roles for younger actors to sink their teeth into. I'd love to see it live!

  • Leah Roth Barsanti: Victorian Psychedelic Sleepover Play

    With a name like Victorian Psychedelic Sleepover Play you knew it had to be good, right? This play is pure teenage creative angst in the best way possible. The characters are cripplingly insecure and actively discovering themselves and obsessed with the past and scared of the future and just want to make something that lasts but not in a basic way, ya know? They are us and we are them, so sit back, learn something about Victorian Literature, and enjoy the ride. Shrooms optional.

    With a name like Victorian Psychedelic Sleepover Play you knew it had to be good, right? This play is pure teenage creative angst in the best way possible. The characters are cripplingly insecure and actively discovering themselves and obsessed with the past and scared of the future and just want to make something that lasts but not in a basic way, ya know? They are us and we are them, so sit back, learn something about Victorian Literature, and enjoy the ride. Shrooms optional.

  • Blyss Cleveland: Victorian Psychedelic Sleepover Play

    This is a heartwarming coming-of-age story about a group of teens grappling with the difficulty of being an artist. The characters are writers and the script is full of bon mots that reflect how much they love language. This play is a must-read and would be so fun to see on stage!

    This is a heartwarming coming-of-age story about a group of teens grappling with the difficulty of being an artist. The characters are writers and the script is full of bon mots that reflect how much they love language. This play is a must-read and would be so fun to see on stage!

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Character Information

* please note that "any ethnicity" does not mean "default to white / white-passing"
* where it is stated that a character is queer, Non-Binary or Trans, only queer, Non-Binary or Trans artists should be cast.
  • CARTER
    CARTER: 30s; queer; pregnant during the play, uses she/her pronouns; any ethnicity
    * also plays RACHILDE
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any
  • AIDEN
    AIDEN: 21+ to play 18; queer, uses he/him pronouns; any ethnicity
    * also plays ALFRED JARRY
    Character Age
    18
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
  • MAIA
    MAIA: 21+ to play 15; queer, non-binary or Trans (uses they/them pronouns); any ethnicity * also plays MARY MACLANE
    Character Age
    15
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Non-binary
  • ZEKE
    ZEKE: 21+ to play 16; queer, non-binary or Trans (uses she/they pronouns); BIPOC
    * also plays ALICE DUNBAR-NELSON
    Character Age
    16
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    BIPOC
    Character Gender Identity
    Non-binary
  • SYBIL
    SYBIL: 21+ to play 16; any sexuality, uses she/her pronouns; BIPOC
    *also plays CLARICE LISPECTOR
    Character Age
    16
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    BIPOC
  • CADY
    CADY: 21+ to play 16; any sexuality, uses she/her pronouns; any ethnicity
    * also plays CHARLOTTE BRONTË
    Character Age
    15
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Ensemble Studio Theatre Los Angeles, Year 2024

Awards

  • Barr Hill Players Fellowship
    Barr Hill Players
    Finalist
    2024
  • Read & Rant
    Athena Stage
    Audience Choice
    2024
  • Dramatists Guild National Fellowship
    The Dramatists Guild
    Semi-Finalist
    2023