FULL-LENGTH PLAY
Drama
Drama
A unique stretch of land ties generations of a family together
in the heart of the American South.
When a stranger disrupts the very nature of home,
difficult choices unearth complex truths.
And through the lens of a camera, redemption exists
between what the photographs reveal and the secrets they hold.
in the heart of the American South.
When a stranger disrupts the very nature of home,
difficult choices unearth complex truths.
And through the lens of a camera, redemption exists
between what the photographs reveal and the secrets they hold.
LOCATION
On an acre of land in rural Alabama
On an acre of land in rural Alabama
CHARACTER INFORMATION
Harlan: Man, 30s, Born and raised in the South
Playful, Confident, Rooted
Mason: Man, 30s, Born and raised in the South, returning after a long absence
Passionate, Conflicted, Adrift
Playful, Confident, Rooted
Mason: Man, 30s, Born and raised in the South, returning after a long absence
Passionate, Conflicted, Adrift
Zara (Younger): Woman, 20s, Born and raised in the Northwest
Bold, Impulsive, Ambitious
Bold, Impulsive, Ambitious
Zara (Older): Woman, 50s, Born and raised in the Northwest, travels extensively
Direct, Intuitive, Resourceful
Direct, Intuitive, Resourceful
THEMES
Generations, Romance, Photography, Ecology
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
DISTINGUISHED WORK
Valley Players, CA - 2026
RUNNER-UP, LOUISE WIGGLESWORTH EXCELLENCE IN PLAYWRITING AWARD
Laboratory Theater Of Florida, FL - 2026
Valley Players, CA - 2026
RUNNER-UP, LOUISE WIGGLESWORTH EXCELLENCE IN PLAYWRITING AWARD
Laboratory Theater Of Florida, FL - 2026
REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS
"Themes of land, legacy, ecological rupture, and generational consequence emerge with clarity and resonance…dialogue is musical, vivid, and often beautifully observed. The play’s lyrical passages are among its finest moments…theatrical and moving. The script offers designers rich opportunities for expressive lighting, sound, and staging. This is an emotionally ambitious, thematically rich play with strong theatrical imagination. Its parallel timelines, sensory descriptions, and intergenerational echoes give it a distinctive voice…the themes hold particular resonance for older women, especially in their exploration of aging, regret, and reconciliation. The play has moments of real beauty and depth, and its central questions about responsibility, legacy, and belonging are genuinely engaging…crafted with intelligence and sincerity…a powerful emotional landscape for performers and audiences alike."
(Valley Players)
(Valley Players)