An Honest Lesson in Self-Defense
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Character Information
Missy and Carter should appear to be the same age since they went to high school together. Actors can use a Southern dialect if they feel comfortable doing so. CARTER's should always be present; MISSY has mostly lost hers except when she is in the height of emotion. However, since some of the rhythm, cadence, and vernacular of the region is already sprinkled into the dialogue, it's also completely fine to not to use a dialect and simply follow the few prompts in the existing language.
- MissyGuarded, smart, and slightly adriftCharacter AgeLate 20s and upCharacter Race/Ethnic IdentityAnyCharacter Gender IdentityFemale
- CarterCharming, brash, and slightly self-deludedCharacter AgeLate 20s and upCharacter Race/Ethnic IdentityAnyCharacter Gender IdentityMale or male-presenting
Development History
- Type Reading, Organization Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Year 2025
- Type Reading, Organization Lesley University , Year 2023
- Type Reading, Organization Phillips' Mill Community Association, Year 2023
Production History
- Type University, Organization SUNY Plattsburgh , Year 2025
- Type Professional, Organization The Secret Theatre, Year 2024
Awards
- Emerging Playwright CompetitionPhillips' Mill Community AssociationWinner2023