Purple Shimmers
by Rachel DuBose
What inspired you to write this play?
I love nails and have been OBSESSED since a child with painting my own nails. Before it was popular, BIPOC women have worn their nails as an outward expression of who they are, and it was seen as “ghetto, trashy, unkept, etc.”—which is so different from how nails are perceived now, people can wear creatively ornate nail styles to their corporate job.
Production History
“Purple Shimmers” was written for The Salon Project: an immersive theatrical engagement created by theater and beauty artists. The Salon Project received a workshop production in May 2025 (partially supported by a grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events).
Produced by: Second Site (Rachel DuBose and Jenni Lamb, Co-Lead Artists)
Directed by: Kezia Waters
Staged Reading Performances by: Maya Prentiss and Elana Elyce
“Purple Shimmers” by Rachel DuBose
Note: This script is published for reading and educational purposes only. No production, staged reading, or public performance may occur without the express written permission of the playwright. For rights inquiries, please contact the playwright directly or secondsitechi@gmail.com.
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