Heart Shaped Nebula

by Marisela Treviño Orta

"Your love is an anomaly. It defies logic, time, and space." On the anniversary of a tragic accident, Miqueo travels to the desert town of Tonopah, known for having the darkest skies with an abundance of stars. He has come to let go of his grief, but the Universe seems to have other plans. In comes Amara, a rebellious teenager who is more than she appears to be. With an aura of magical realism, Heart Shaped...

"Your love is an anomaly. It defies logic, time, and space." On the anniversary of a tragic accident, Miqueo travels to the desert town of Tonopah, known for having the darkest skies with an abundance of stars. He has come to let go of his grief, but the Universe seems to have other plans. In comes Amara, a rebellious teenager who is more than she appears to be. With an aura of magical realism, Heart Shaped Nebula, explores the mysteries of the universe and the human heart.

2015 Shotgun Players World Premiere

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Heart Shaped Nebula

Recommended by

  • Richard Shirk: Heart Shaped Nebula by Marisela Treviño Orta
    “

    One of the standouts from Shotgun Players in Berkeley. Still think about this all the time after seeing it five plus years ago.

    One of the standouts from Shotgun Players in Berkeley. Still think about this all the time after seeing it five plus years ago.

    ”
  • Andie Arthur: Heart Shaped Nebula by Marisela Treviño Orta
    “

    This play is achingly beautiful.

    This play is achingly beautiful.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, SPARC, 2021
  • Reading, Dramatist Guild, 2014
  • Workshop, Halcyon Theatre, 2013
  • Reading, Impact Theatre, 2011
  • Reading, Playwrights Foundation, 2011

Production History

  • Professional, Shotgun Players, 2015

Awards

  • National Playwrights Conference
    Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
    Semi-Finalist
    2012
  • Global Age Project
    Aurora Theatre Company
    Finalist
    2013