# He Did It

## Metadata

- Slug: he-did-it
- Type: Full-length Play
- Genre: Drama
- Acts: 1 act
- Duration: 90–120 minutes
- Cast: Small (1-6)
- Cast Summary: 5f
- Technical Requirements: Minimal
- Suitable For:
  - Professional Theatre
  - Community Theatre
  - College/University
- Primary Image: https://content.uproartheatrics.com/mdklpg74z6aelntt5ipea0ooocqj

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## Authors

- By [Rachel Lynett](https://www.uproartheatrics.com/md/authors/rachel-lynett)

## Overview

He did it. They know he did it. But can they ignore his crimes if it means that will make them famous?  In this unflinching and delicate drama, Rachel Lynett deftly explores the fallout born from the collision of principles and ambition, and all of the murky waters that surround it.
*Featured on [The Kilroys' List 2020](https://thekilroys.org/list-2020/)*
*"HE DID IT is a powerful story for our times with rapid-fire dialogue and cutting wit."* [-The Idle Class Magazine](http://idleclassmag.com/fayetteville-playwright-rachel-lynett-workshops-play-theatresquareds-new-play-festival/)
*HE DID IT* was a finalist for the 2019 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater, a semifinalist for the 2019-2020 In-Progress New Play Reading Series at Unicorn Theatre, and received readings/workshops at [Equity Library Theatre](http://www.equitylibrarytheatre.org/hedidit.html),  Pegasus PlayLab and [Arkansas New Play Festival](http://arkansasnewplayfest.com/he-did-it).

## Plot

Lex, Ada, and Jefferson are about to get greenlit from a major production company and reap the rewards from their years of hard work. Then, Jefferson is accused of a rape that happened years ago. Ada and Lex both know he did it. Ada and Lex must decide how to proceed—risk losing a lifelong dream, or confront it head on?  What can you excuse if it’s done by an artistic “genius?"

## Cast

| Name | Role | Description |
| ---- | ---- | ---- |
| LEX  | Principal | F, early 30s, queer, not white. |
| ADA | Principal | F, late 20s, not white. |
| BRYN | Principal | Trans woman, early 30s. |
| KARA | Supporting | F, mid-20s, white (also doubles as HOT ADA). |
| HOT LEX | Supporting | F, 20s, white. |

## Materials

### Available for additional fee:

| Name | Description |
| ---- | ----------- |
| 60-Minute Talkback with the Creators | A 60-minute Zoom/Google Meet with one or more of the show's creator(s). Licensees and guests can ask questions, share experiences, and hear about the artistic journey of the show and creative team. This can be scheduled before or after the performances. If we are unable to make scheduling work, the cost will be refunded. |
| Video Recording License | License to create an archival recording of the show that may be distributed to the cast and crew. This does not allow publicly posting the performance. |

## Production Images

| URL | Caption | Credit |
| --- | ------- | ------ |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/uqtlw11owf0ra4loo55ctt7skn5x | Isabel Thompson, Tyler Meredith, and Emily Thomlinson: Arkansas New Play Festival |  |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/xq8mpgoj2k98ljdllqfpdz4y2m0q | Emily Tomlinson, Tyler Meredith, and Bea Cordelia: Arkansas New Play Festival |  |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/moyqgzakoyk7avojie88kjnfwlcj | Arkansas New Play Festival |  |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/c36q5nc4dnr8oi1t7tlkqxlodexh | Britney Walker-Merritte, Alex Dauphin: Arkansas New Play Festival |  |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/h62trqslpiemmheldlpt1c4c9iq3 | Britney Walker-Merritte: Arkansas New Play Festival |  |

## Press

| Title | URL | Image |
| ----- | --- | ----- |
| KUAF Arts Beat: A Local Playright Takes On #MeToo Movement | https://www.kuaf.com/post/kuaf-arts-beat-local-playright-takes-metoo-movement#stream/0 | https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6c5ab51/2147483647/strip/true/crop/600x800+0+0/resize/880x1173!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Flegacy%2Fsites%2Fkuaf%2Ffiles%2F201904%2Frachel_lynett.jpg |

## Links

- [View HTML page](https://www.uproartheatrics.com/shows/he-did-it)