bloody noses
What’s the cost of winning? After the assault of one of their own, three female collegiate soccer players are forced to confront the dark realities of college athletics and being a female athlete in the American University System. A split narrative between the “date” that led to the assault and the present unraveling of the team, “bloody noses” focuses on the girls who are often left behind in the aftermath of broken fairytale dreams.
O'Neill Semifinalist 2025
"When I first read "bloody noses," I felt breathless. Schulman's uniquely poetic voice simultaneously presents the horrors experienced by young athletes while providing a comforting hand to the audience, reminding survivors that their stories are just as valid as the ones unfolding on stage."bloody noses" is so much more than the story of four female college athletes - it's a discussion of the confusions of girlhood, spoken about in the most raw and candid manner. "bloody noses" is a reckoning, a reflection and, above all, a reminder that you are not alone.”
- Eliza Kuperschmid
“Pure poetry. Can't wait to see what a lighting designer does with this play. This play tackles heavy themes with such care and nuance.”
- Shaun Leisher
"Wow, wow, wow. This play is utterly raw, surprisingly poetic, and extremely satisfying in its bloody, brazen symmetry. The scale of the story is perfect, allowing a level of honesty and specificity to shine through, making this a piece about people rather than a run-of-the-mill "issue play." It is not a "sports play" and absolutely, unquestionably a "sports play," and I think that's part of what makes it so staggering. Every scene is high stakes, even though the brilliant structure informs the audience precisely where this runaway train is headed in scene one. A challenging read but an important one!"
- Aly Kantor
‘bloody noses’ is a gut-wrenching master class in storytelling. Each one of the girls here is astonishing, vibrant, and deeply felt, and their language and movement is a revelation page after unflinching page. I cannot recommend this play highly enough.
I" recently had the great pleasure of reading and watching a production of "bloody noses." Matilda's writing is absolutely riveting. This play is vital punch to the face and a work I hope the theater community pays attention to."
eat dirt
When tragedy in the form of a fellow athlete's suicide rocks the world of young Baker and Roni, two highly competitive showjumping athletes, the pair must delve into the events leading up to the present, no matter the amount of blood, sweat, and tears...which evidently is a lot.
O'Neill Semifinalist 2024
scars & stains
"Frankenstein" re-imagined through Elizabeth's point of view. A look into whether or not love can actually make us monstrous, "scars&stains," takes the rage and love many young women find living inside their hearts, and explores them both in a journey where the scientific and emotional battle it out every step of the way.
O'Neill Semifinalist 2026
A fascinating feminist take on Mary Shelley's classic novel. Filled with gorgeous monologues and moments for gory stage effects.”
-Shaun Leisher
warm like whiskey
Over the course of one night around a bonfire in Oklahoma, things go terribly wrong for three 20 somethings as they remember things they never wish had happened in the first place...
Currently in development at The Road Theatre Company as part of their Under Construction 7