Escape Velocity

by Skye Robinson Hillis

FULL-LENGTH: Weaving back and forth between California in 1963 and West Berlin in 1969, Escape Velocity explores the advent of the sexual revolution and its impact on two couples, as the husband from one couple and the wife from the other break free just enough to discover their new-found freedom and ecstasy in each other.

FULL-LENGTH: Weaving back and forth between California in 1963 and West Berlin in 1969, Escape Velocity explores the advent of the sexual revolution and its impact on two couples, as the husband from one couple and the wife from the other break free just enough to discover their new-found freedom and ecstasy in each other.

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Escape Velocity

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  • Cheryl Bear: Escape Velocity by Skye Robinson Hillis
    “

    A fantastic uncovering of the impact the sexual revolution has on a couple bringing a swell of questions and emotions to the surface. Captivating and well done!

    A fantastic uncovering of the impact the sexual revolution has on a couple bringing a swell of questions and emotions to the surface. Captivating and well done!

    ”
  • Steven Strafford: Escape Velocity by Skye Robinson Hillis
    “

    With an easy sense of dialogue and finding the comedy in romantic and sexual tensions, Hillis tells a detailed story not only of two couples but of a western culture that is always torn between two ways of thinking about sex. Highly recommend.

    With an easy sense of dialogue and finding the comedy in romantic and sexual tensions, Hillis tells a detailed story not only of two couples but of a western culture that is always torn between two ways of thinking about sex. Highly recommend.

    ”
  • Steven A Butler, Jr.: Escape Velocity by Skye Robinson Hillis
    “

    Beautiful from beginning to end. Lovely work!

    Beautiful from beginning to end. Lovely work!

    ”
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Character Information

  • June Parish
    50s
    Any (but probably white)
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Dean Lucas
    50s
    Any (but probably white)
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Joel Parish
    50s
    Any (but probably white)
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Marti Lucas
    50s
    Any (but probably white)
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, The Route 66 Theatre Company, 2015

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