i wish i was her(s)

Alison & Marina are childhood best friends who love music. Alison is a country singer turned mega pop star, while Marina is a fledging indie pop musician and Taylor’s co-writer. After working together for 17 years, Alison’s career is under intense scrutiny after a popular podcast makes some accusations about her private life. As midnights become Alison & Marina’s afternoons, a concert of Alison’s Eras dissects parasocial relationships, queerbaiting, AI/deepfakes, and the impact of financial success on friendships.

CURRENTLY

The first public reading of i wish i was her(s) will be held at The Road Theatre Company on May 28, 2024. Ru Kazi directs an ensemble featuring Alison Ormsby, Adela Paez, Lilli Passero, Mary Chieffo, and Jordan Moore. The tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

i wish i was her(s) is the main project for SMJ’s time as a part of The Orchard Project’s 2023-2024 Greenhouse Lab.

DEVELOPMENT HISTORY

The first ten minutes of i wish i was her(s) were directed by Abby Messina and featured Natalie Myrick & Kayla Zanakis for the Fucked Up Play Fest on January 14, 2023 at Caveat (NYC).

i wish i was her(s) was developed with the Under Construction 4 Playwrights Group at The Road Theatre Company (LA) from March - December 2023.

Fucked Up Play Festival, January 2023