Full-length: Well-Intentioned White People

2F, 2M

Logline: Upon moving to Atlanta, Nia, a Black aspiring writer, must find a way to navigate the unexpected racial landmines of her white in-laws, her career, and society at large while trying to keep her interracial marriage and herself intact.

Synopsis: When Nia, a Black aspiring writer, moves to Atlanta with her husband Topher, a white aspiring actor, she thinks things will be different than they were when they lived in Minnesota — different, and hopefully, Blacker. Without meaning to, Nia quickly finds herself occupying predominantly white spaces and continuing to suffer from well-intentioned racism and accidental microaggressions. It’s after a racist encounter with an industry professional that Nia and Topher’s relationship faces the ultimate test, and Nia is forced to choose between her marriage and herself.

A comedy-drama, Well-Intentioned White People is a play that’s meant to be both read and seen, exploring police brutality, allyship, Blackness, and the inherent violence of whiteness.

Well-Intentioned White People has been workshopped and is ready for stage production. Please reach out via email or contact form if interested in reading or producing. This play is available on the New Play exchange.