Oakwoods

3M, 3W · 90 mins

High school seniors George Marvin and Holly Gunnerson have attracted national attention to tiny Oakwoods with their award-winning science project. George and Holly's sudden notoriety, along with the construction of a new housing development and resort, has the fading mountain town standing on the verge of being reborn. Will a dark discovery derail this new found hope? Oakwoods is a story about accomplishments beyond our wildest dreams and the unexpected places they can lead us.

Developed with Fresh Ground Pepper in New York

Finalist, Seven Devils Playwrights Conference, 2013

Finalist, National New Play Network Showcase of New Plays, 2013

Script and rights available by contacting Dano here.

Character Descriptions:

HOLLY GUNNERSON, 18, not to be messed with

GEORGE MARVIN, 17, a national science champ

ALLISON RAWLEY, 26, an aspiring journalist

ED GUNNERSON, 56, an entrepreneur, Holly’s dad

DOT HOPFER, 49, George’s Aunt and legal guardian

DR. ERIK SHAVER, 42, EPA man