AMR {Creative} Writing
ChasinG
Nirvana
a 90s alt-rock musical
A new show by Anj Marie Riffel
Travel back to the heyday of Gen X, when twentysomethings were trying to figure out who they were beyond the walls of Shermer High School – and discovering that reality does indeed bite. Presley Martin is an endearingly awkward, hot mess of a musician who’s hoping her band might be the next Nirvana. While reaching on tiptoe for the stars, she loses her balance and winds up flirting with rock bottom instead.
With a nod to ever-intriguing, resurging 1990s culture, CHASING NIRVANA is simultaneously nostalgic and current. Driven by catchy 90’s alt-rock music, the story appeals to a multi-generational audience, as it examines life’s big questions:
Who will love me? Why am I here? What really matters?
Packed with heart, humor, and a healthy dose of pop-culture wisdom, we follow Presley’s journey as she navigates a topsy-turvy love triangle and the space between two very different dreams. Will she find her own sense of nirvana?
Enjoy a song sample from the show :
Original Scripts & Monologues By Anj
Head over to New Play Exchange (NPX) to read 30+ plays & monologues
Anj has written dozens of plays and monologues, ranging in tone from deep to ridiculous. She loves working with local theaters, drama teachers, directors, producers, actors – anyone interested in creative collaboration! Creating a perusal account on NPX is free!
Additional Creative Content Coming Soon
Whether you're a fellow songwriter or musician looking to collaborate, a theatre looking for shows, an actor / drama teacher looking for monologues, Anj would love to chat and see how we can combine forces! Contact Anj >
About Anj: Anj Marie Riffel wears a stack of hats professionally and passionately – serving as a writer, editor, designer, and songwriter – with a love of artistic expression and personal/relational development. Her short plays have been featured on stage and her monologues have been requested for use by drama teachers and actors alike. When she’s not searching for her missing iPhone or the meaning of life, Anj can be found wading heart-deep in creative pursuits and loving her people. ✦
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