Gale tells the story of seventeen-year-old Gale Winters, who, after losing her home in Iowa due to a derecho (a severe massive windstorm), is sent to live with her 2 married aunts near Seattle, while her parents stay behind to rebuild. Now Gale must navigate a new school in her senior year, contend with a group of mean cheerleading nerds, and come to terms with the fact that her beloved dog, Stormy has gone missing. All while dealing with the trauma of losing her home to a massive climate event. In this modern reimagining of The Wizard of Oz, it is a story filled with both humor and a deeper message about loss, friendship, the devastating effects of climate change, and the true meaning of home. This play includes cheerleading and some puppetry.
This production contains Tornado sirens which may disturb young children.
Directed by Bryar Golden
Shoreline Community College Theater 16101 Greenwood Ave. N 1600 Bldg. / Theater Shoreline, WA 98133
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Concessions available
Meet our playwright, Emily Golden
Emily Golden is a Seattle native. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and Environment from Iowa State University where she currently teaches playwriting, screenwriting, and fiction. Emily has been involved with Shoreline theatre for over a decade, doing everything from writing to teaching to fight choreography. Her plays have been featured all over the country. Last fall, her play, Bethany Sees the Stars, premiered at Copious Love Productions in Seattle. Additionally, Emily has written several cable movies for various channels including Lifetime and the Hallmark Channel. Emily is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild.
Location
Shoreline Community College Theater (View)
16101 Greenwood Ave. N. 1600 Bldg. Theater
Shoreline, WA 98133
United States