Katrina: The Girl Who Wanted Her Name Back

Katrina: The Girl Who Wanted Her Name Back by Jason Tremblay

(2)
Productions (6)
Drama
|
75 - 90 minutes
3 W, 4 M, 4 Any (10-20 actors possible: 3-10 W, 4-10 M)
Set: Flexible.

This exuberant, poetic new work featuring a live jazz band follows Katrina, a young girl from New Orleans forced to face the powerful hurricane that shares her name. Separated from her beloved father during the storm, Katrina must journey to safety with only ghosts, sweet N'awlins music, and her own bravery as companions. Despite enormous obstacles, Katrina is determined to reclaim her name and recover the magic and fire that lie within the city and herself. With musicians serving as both bystanders to catastrophe and heralds of hope, Katrina: The Girl Who Wanted Her Name Back celebrates survival, surrender and the indomitable spirit of one of America's most historical cities.

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Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

This exuberant, poetic new work featuring a live jazz band follows Katrina, a young girl from New Orleans forced to face the powerful hurricane that shares her name. Separated from her beloved father during the storm, Katrina must journey to safety with only ghosts, sweet N'awlins music, and her own bravery as companions. Despite enormous obstacles, Katrina is determined to reclaim her name and recover the magic and fire that lie within the city and herself. With musicians serving as both bystanders to catastrophe and heralds of hope, Katrina: The Girl Who Wanted Her Name Back celebrates survival, surrender and the indomitable spirit of one of America's most historical cities.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 75 - 90 minutes
  • 3 W, 4 M, 4 Any (10-20 actors possible: 3-10 W, 4-10 M)
  • Set: Flexible.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-612-1

Production History

AUG 28, 2015 - AUG 29, 2015
UpStage Theatre Company
Baton Rouge, LA United States
 UpStage Theatre Company Baton Rouge, LA United States
NOV 11, 2010 - NOV 13, 2010
Cypress Creek High School
Orlando, FL United States
 Cypress Creek High School Orlando, FL United States
APR 05, 2009 - MAY 21, 2009
Adventure Stage Chicago
Chicago, IL United States
 Adventure Stage Chicago Chicago, IL United States
APR 25, 2008 - APR 27, 2008
New Visions/New Voices at The Kennedy Center
Washington, DC United States
 New Visions/New Voices at The Kennedy Center Washington, DC United States
APR 01, 2007 - APR 30, 2007
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL United States
 Northwestern University Evanston, IL United States
OCT 13, 2006 - OCT 26, 2006
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX United States
 University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX United States
No upcoming productions.
APR 05, 2009 - MAY 21, 2009
Adventure Stage Chicago
Chicago, IL United States
 Adventure Stage Chicago Chicago, IL United States

Awards (2)

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Theatre for Young Audiences Award (2008)

Access to Artistic Excellence Grant, The National Endowment for the Arts (2008)

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