Space Available A play about a woman’s place and what (& who) we let define us by Jennie Webb Represented by: Mary Alice Kier Cine/Lit Representation Dramatic/Film/Literary Management 310.413.8934
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[email protected] Space Available Characters: JANE, a barren woman – mid 30s, she’s gotten used to managing with what she doesn’t have, letting go of what has been taken from her, making do and rubbing up against the edges of things. She’s Black or mixed race. CONSTANCE, her productive friend – mid 30s, she’s proud that she’s able to accomplish things, for herself and others. She can present as white but is of multi-racial/cultural descent and claims the most colorful portions. MATT, the adjunct husband - late 30s or early 40s, he’s appreciative of everything he has, and that he’s a part of it all. Even a small part. He’s Asian American, but culturally pretty American. Sans privilege or entitlement. An intense woman who cares deeply known as DIVINA – certainly past 40, she’s certain that she knows what’s best and has faith everyone else will come to the same realization. She’s very white. And everything that comes with it. The voice of HOPE changes as we move forward, and is probably not what we expected. PASSERS-BY Setting: An empty storefront in a West Coast city Time: The shifting, surreal present; mid-day Casting Notes: The voice of Hope is heard from offstage, and should be played live by an actor capable of voicing the progression of a girl from age 1 to 17.