The Arsonists

The Arsonists

The Arsonists

The Arsonists

Overview

Arsonist is a two-character play with music that explores grief, death and dying through the lens of a father-daughter arson team in the Everglades. It’s a provocative journey from grief to redemption that delves into the primal bond between parent and child, and explores whether that bond can ever truly be broken.

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Details

  • Genre: Fable/Folktale
  • Time Period: Contemporary
  • Cast Attributes: Multicultural Casting, Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle), Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)
  • Target Audience: Adult

Authors

Jacqueline Goldfinger

Jacqueline Goldfinger (she/they) is a playwright, dramaturg and librettist. She’s best known for off-Broadway’s Backwards Forwards Back and The Arsonists. Her awards include the Yale Prize (Bottle Fly), Smith Prize (Babel), Opera America Discovery Award (Alice Tierney with Co ...

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