Banna has it all, or does she? She knows she wants the perfect life for her kid. It’s her right to dictate what that looks like, right? Banna, Libby, and Winona embark on a fight to remove the “inappropriate” books from the school library. Clearly, the public school system is impacting the kids in a negative way, and it’s up to them to fix it. But who gets to determine what is “right”? What if winning doesn’t feel quite as good as you anticipated?

Before experiencing Adirondack Chair Circle, take some time to familiarize yourselves with the characters you are going to see on stage. As you watch, we invite you to keep in mind the reflection questions at the end of this section.

The Characters

Banna is the leader. She is the picture of an entitled suburban white woman. With the Instagrammable charcuterie board and the perfect yard, what more could she want? But nothing is ever truly as it seems. She may be queen bee, but her husband doesn’t really want to spend time with her, and her kid is officially giving her the silent treatment. As this fight to ban books grows and intensifies, Banna might learn she has more to lose than she had realized.

Winona is the follower. She has joined Banna and Libby’s cause, but is it everything she thought it would be? It’s nice to have a group and she wants to do what’s right by her kids, but is this the cause she signed up for? Plus, Evelyn seems pretty nice, and she certainly makes a great Pickleball partner. What if Winona changes her mind?

Libby is the fighter. She is confident and unafraid to start a fight – especially when she knows she’s right. And Libby is always right. But what happens when she gets carried away? This shoplifting problem isn’t ideal, and she seems to be gaining traction with a violent crowd. Will her friends stand by her?

Evelyn Grace is the liberal. A single mom working her way through law school and a divorce. She and Winona become Pickleball Partners and find they might have more common ground than they originally thought. All she wants to do is create the best environment for her kid, and she feels strongly that removing books isn’t the answer. Will she be able to convince the school board to vote in her favor?

The Crow is the instigator. Unpredictable and likes to find the fun wherever he can. The Crow especially finds enjoyment in messing with Banna. Is he really talking, or is it all in Banna’s head? She thinks the bird is a friend to her nemesis – Superintendent Susan Walsh, but is it really? Or is that her paranoia? The actor playing the Crow also plays other roles in the play including Media Trainer.