Overview

Synopsis

Diane, a permaculture gardener who oozes butch charm, finds her way to a suburban New Jersey cul-de-sac with one mission – to restore the Earth to its natural state. In reality, Diane is the Greek god Dionysus, looking to recruit four women to become the Bacchae and lead the Earth into a rebirth. Who could be better acolytes than four New Jersey housewives? Hurricane Diane is an Obie Award-winning comedy focuses on the blind eye we turn to climate change and the revelrous catharsis that awaits us in our own backyard.

Show Information

Book
Madeleine George
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2017
Genres
Comedy, Fairy Tale/Fantasy
Settings
Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
A well-appointed cul-de-sac in Red Bank, New Jersey and the world beyond, Present Day
Cast Size
small
Licensor
Concord Theatricals
Ideal For
All-Female Cast, College/University, Community Theatre, Ensemble Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Star Vehicle Female, Includes Adult Characters

Context

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Diane

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Carol Fleischer

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Beth Wann

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Renee Shapiro-Epps

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Pam Annunziata

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Songs

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Guide Written By:

Emma Houlahan

Emma Houlahan

Canadian vocalist and actor now based in London.