Boldly Go

by Matt Barbot

[10 MIN] Aboard a familiar starship, a bravefaced medic and a bookish linguist must untangle their differences, past feelings, and a curious superstition about away teams.

[10 MIN] Aboard a familiar starship, a bravefaced medic and a bookish linguist must untangle their differences, past feelings, and a curious superstition about away teams.

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Boldly Go

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  • KHALIL LESALDO: Boldly Go by Matt Barbot
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    A fun, smart, sci-fi piece that explores and furthers a love of language!

    A fun, smart, sci-fi piece that explores and furthers a love of language!

    ”
  • Monica Cross: Boldly Go by Matt Barbot
    “

    It doesn't matter how much we learn about space travel and the universe itself, matters of the heart will always be complicated! BOLDLY GO puts a messy reunion in the airlock of a spaceship. Matt Barbot pulls from recognizable science fiction trope, making them fresh and new in this 10-minute play! An ideal play for any sci-fi lover! And it would be so much fun to produce!

    It doesn't matter how much we learn about space travel and the universe itself, matters of the heart will always be complicated! BOLDLY GO puts a messy reunion in the airlock of a spaceship. Matt Barbot pulls from recognizable science fiction trope, making them fresh and new in this 10-minute play! An ideal play for any sci-fi lover! And it would be so much fun to produce!

    ”
  • Kate Danley: Boldly Go by Matt Barbot
    “

    What a great little piece for a sci-fi themed night of short plays! It will delight all the Trekkers in your crowd while bringing a warm smile those who have no idea what a red shirt means.

    What a great little piece for a sci-fi themed night of short plays! It will delight all the Trekkers in your crowd while bringing a warm smile those who have no idea what a red shirt means.

    ”
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Character Information

The gender makeup of casting here is not terribly important. I've seen this play produced with same sex couples and different gendered couples. Your mileage may vary.
  • Mason
    A medic and person of science. All business.
    20's, 30's, 40's
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
  • Gil
    A xenolinguist. Inexperienced in the field and given to extemporaneous oratory.
    20's, 30's, 40's
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s

Development History

  • Reading, The Navigators, 2015

Production History

  • Professional, Marrow's Edge, 2014
  • Professional, TIny Theater Festival, The Brick, 2010