The Trial of Mira Vance
In an extreme form of confession, The Clarified Church of the Cross drugs 18-year-old Mira Vance, putting her in a hallucinogenic coma. Mira’s hallucination takes the shape of a court room occupied by the people of her past. She rushes to the stand to defend herself, the overbearing Judge deciding what sentence best matches her sins. A coming-of-age story that examines the impact religion has on young women, the journey of reclaiming one’s identity, and radical self-acceptance… The Trial of Mira Vance dives into the dark nature of “innocence” while encouraging the pursuit of authentic joy.
Full Length - Approx. 90 minutes - 5F, 4M
Mira: 18 years old; would smile forever if it meant that no one would ever cry; has an unassuming sense of humor; shy
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Judge: 40 years old; strongly committed to authenticity and justice; tends to hide her humanity; strong
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Father Michael/Court Reporter: 62 years old; the lead pastor; automatically commands respect but tends to bumble; passionate
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Ashley/Defender: 25 years old; the big sister you always wished you had; sees the best in others; compassionate
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Father David/Prosecutor: 27 years old; the associate and music pastor; sticks to the facts; eager to please; cunning
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Mom: 34 years old; strong advocate for what she believes in; concerned about her family and the world they live in; commanding
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Dad: 35 years old; trying to keep it all together but failing miserably; the "fun parent”; advocate for change
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Diana: 18 years old; has an incredibly intoxicating personality; image conscious; impulsive
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Ross: 19 years old; a boy who’s trying to decide what kind of man he’ll be; charismatic; sincere
Staged Reading - Oakland University, MI, 2019
Staged Reading - Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, MI, 2019
Reading - Self-Produced, August 2024
Reading - Imposters Theatre Co., Chicago, 2025
