THE KATRINA PROJECT: Hell and High Water eScriptAvailable

THE KATRINA PROJECT: Hell and High Water by Michael Marks, Mackenzie Westmoreland

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Productions (146)
Drama
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45 - 50 minutes
5 W, 6 M, 5 Any (7-36 actors possible: 3-18 W, 4-18 M)
Content Notes: Some mild adult language
Set: Unit set depicting flooded rooftop. Flat bottom aluminum boat, projection screen, possible images of storm included.

An emotional journey into the hearts and souls of Hurricane Katrina's survivors, THE KATRINA PROJECT: Hell and High Water is based on actual interviews, collected stories, and found texts, providing a voice for the greatest natural disaster in our country's recorded history. The play follows a diverse group of characters as they reflect on and experience the devastation, heartbreak, anger, and, ultimately, hope of the thousands affected by the Category 5 storm. (All royalties from THE KATRINA PROJECT: Hell and High Water will be donated to hurricane relief charities.)

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Play Details

An emotional journey into the hearts and souls of Hurricane Katrina's survivors, THE KATRINA PROJECT: Hell and High Water is based on actual interviews, collected stories, and found texts, providing a voice for the greatest natural disaster in our country's recorded history. The play follows a diverse group of characters as they reflect on and experience the devastation, heartbreak, anger, and, ultimately, hope of the thousands affected by the Category 5 storm. (All royalties from THE KATRINA PROJECT: Hell and High Water will be donated to hurricane relief charities.)

Special feature: Watch Fox News piece from Washington D.C. production

  • Drama
  • |
  • 45 - 50 minutes
  • 5 W, 6 M, 5 Any (7-36 actors possible: 3-18 W, 4-18 M)
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language
  • Set: Unit set depicting flooded rooftop. Flat bottom aluminum boat, projection screen, possible images of storm included.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-172-0

Production History

AUG 04, 2025 - AUG 09, 2025
The Willow School NOLA
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Willow School NOLAEdinburgh, United Kingdom
MAR 20, 2025 - MAR 20, 2025
Chelsea High School
Chelsea, AL United States
Chelsea High SchoolChelsea, AL United States
OCT 24, 2024 - NOV 02, 2024
Reidsville High School
Reidsville, NC United States
Reidsville High SchoolReidsville, NC United States
JAN 20, 2024 - JAN 24, 2024
Menno High School
Menno, SD United States
Menno High SchoolMenno, SD United States
NOV 03, 2022 - NOV 04, 2022
Cedar Ridge High School
Hillsborough, NC United States
Cedar Ridge High SchoolHillsborough, NC United States
OCT 22, 2022 - OCT 23, 2022
Bishop Feehan High School (c/o Jonah LeDoux)
Attleboro, MA United States
Bishop Feehan High School (c/o Jonah LeDoux)Attleboro, MA United States
MAY 06, 2022 - MAY 06, 2022
Centennial High School
Corona, CA United States
Centennial High SchoolCorona, CA United States
MAR 03, 2022 - MAR 03, 2022
Lafayette High School
Liberty, MO United States
Lafayette High SchoolLiberty, MO United States
JAN 27, 2022 - JAN 29, 2022
Lemont Township High School Drama Club
Lemont, IL United States
Lemont Township High School Drama ClubLemont, IL United States
MAY 14, 2021 - MAY 14, 2021
Sterling College
Sterling, KS United States
Sterling CollegeSterling, KS United States
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AUG 04, 2025 - AUG 09, 2025
The Willow School NOLA
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Willow School NOLAEdinburgh, United Kingdom
No professional productions.

Awards (4)

Southeastern Theatre Conference Winner, Best Emotional Integrity (2006)

First Runner Up, Southeastern Theatre Conference's Best Play (2006)

Mississippi Theatre Winner, Best Play (2006)

Southeastern Regional Drama Festival Winner, Best Play (2005)

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