The Gradient

full-length play (2W; 3M)

In this satire set in the not-so-distant future, a new facility promises to take men accused of sexual misconduct and rehabilitate them into responsible citizens. But inside the walls of The Gradient, the culture ruled by profit margins and corporate buzzwords muddles its high ideals. New employee Tess is eager to do her part, but finds herself locked in a subtle psychological battle with her latest client - one who has the perfect answer to her every question. The Gradient asks: can we mass-produce forgiveness?

World Premiere, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, 2021 (dir. Amelia Acosta-Powell)

Finalist, Leah Ryan Fund for Emerging Women Playwrights Prize, 2020

Reading, Studio Theatre, 2019 (dir. Danya Taymor)

Finalist, Playwrights Realm Writing Fellowship, 2019 

Reading, Victory Gardens Ignition Festival, 2019 (dir. Elly Green)

Workshop Production, UC-San Diego, 2019 (dir. Steph Del Rosso)

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• Listen to my interview with NPR about the play here.

• Read reviews on New Play Exchange here.

• Nominated for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.