Jessica

by Patrick Vermillion

In 2013, Jessica disappeared without a trace. Now, in the age of advanced-AI her boyfriend, Allister, attempts to recreate her likeness as an android, recruiting her friends and family to help. Allister believes that recreating Jessica's mental state on the day she disappeared can be the key to finding where she went. Jessica's best friend Mari, is skeptical at best, and it’s not long before the two clash in a...

In 2013, Jessica disappeared without a trace. Now, in the age of advanced-AI her boyfriend, Allister, attempts to recreate her likeness as an android, recruiting her friends and family to help. Allister believes that recreating Jessica's mental state on the day she disappeared can be the key to finding where she went. Jessica's best friend Mari, is skeptical at best, and it’s not long before the two clash in a struggle of consent, morality, and who gets a say in how Jessica is remembered, and how she’ll be portrayed in the future.

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Jessica

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  • John Crawford: Jessica

    You don't know me just wanted to say congrats on Sanguine. My ALONE TOGETHER was in competition and I feel a little better ---I like "Jessica".

    You don't know me just wanted to say congrats on Sanguine. My ALONE TOGETHER was in competition and I feel a little better ---I like "Jessica".

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Laughing Pig Theater, Year 2019
  • Type Reading, Organization Soho Playhouse, Year 2017
  • Type Reading, Organization Landing Theater Company, Year 2017

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization IRT , Year 2017

Awards

  • Project Playwright
    Sanguine Theater Company
    Winner
    2017