In the End

by Sharai Bohannon

*The Kilroy's List 2020*
*Equity Library Theatre’s 2019 All Access Reading Series Finalist*
*Athena Project Plays in Progress Semi-Finalist 2019*
*Downstage Left Residency Semi-Finalist 2019*

Emmy and Bridget continually cross paths during the worst of times. Both are on separate missions in a city where violence runs rampant. Emmy deviates from her usual routine of comforting dying people to spend more time...

*The Kilroy's List 2020*
*Equity Library Theatre’s 2019 All Access Reading Series Finalist*
*Athena Project Plays in Progress Semi-Finalist 2019*
*Downstage Left Residency Semi-Finalist 2019*

Emmy and Bridget continually cross paths during the worst of times. Both are on separate missions in a city where violence runs rampant. Emmy deviates from her usual routine of comforting dying people to spend more time among the humans and to try to inspire them to get off of their predetermined course. Meanwhile, Bridget races the clock to find her missing sister, hoping she can still be brought home alive. In the End, tries to make sense of the senselessness of death and provide some small comfort to those who grieve the fallen.

*Seeking all Development Opportunities*

**New draft uploaded on 2/15/2021**

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  • Rachel Bublitz: In the End

    A thoughtful examination of thoughtless violence, grief, and loss. I appreciate the lack of violence staged, and how carful and yet unflinching Bohannon approaches the subject matter. Had me crying at my desk.

    A thoughtful examination of thoughtless violence, grief, and loss. I appreciate the lack of violence staged, and how carful and yet unflinching Bohannon approaches the subject matter. Had me crying at my desk.

  • Steven Strafford: In the End

    A lovely and poetic rumination of grief. Using a "visitor from other world" framing, this piece examines so many rich and emotional subjects with grace. What easily could have been didactic, is very human. The piece has me thinking about the role of death in my life and the various forms of grieving I am always in the middle of. A lovely play.

    A lovely and poetic rumination of grief. Using a "visitor from other world" framing, this piece examines so many rich and emotional subjects with grace. What easily could have been didactic, is very human. The piece has me thinking about the role of death in my life and the various forms of grieving I am always in the middle of. A lovely play.

  • Nick Malakhow: In the End

    A theatrical, poetic, beautiful piece that examines brutal, senseless violence and its root in fear, hatred, and toxic masculinity. "In the End" does all of this, however, with a great deal of subtlety and nuance that never once exploits images of violence to evoke pain, but rather focuses on the humanity of those killed and of those left after in its wake. The mystical, spiritual thread running through grounds the play in hope and wonder. The structural punctuation of Bridget's interactions with the audience are powerful and make the climactic scene between her and Emmy poignant and cathartic...

    A theatrical, poetic, beautiful piece that examines brutal, senseless violence and its root in fear, hatred, and toxic masculinity. "In the End" does all of this, however, with a great deal of subtlety and nuance that never once exploits images of violence to evoke pain, but rather focuses on the humanity of those killed and of those left after in its wake. The mystical, spiritual thread running through grounds the play in hope and wonder. The structural punctuation of Bridget's interactions with the audience are powerful and make the climactic scene between her and Emmy poignant and cathartic. Glorious!

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Character Information

  • EMMY
    Character Age
    any age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any Race (BIPOC preferred)
    Character Gender Identity
    woman
  • Faith/Reporter 1/Macy
    Character Age
    20-30
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    woman
  • Server/Jamie/Reporter 2
    Character Age
    20's
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African American / Black
    Character Gender Identity
    Presents Male
  • Bridgette
    Character Age
    30's
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    woman
  • Sarah
    Character Age
    Early 40's
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African American / Black
    Character Gender Identity
    woman

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization New Match Collective, Year 2020
  • Type Workshop, Organization Women's Theatre Alliance of Chicago, Year 2019
  • Type Reading, Organization The Newness: A Salon, Year 2019
  • Type Reading, Organization Equity Library Theatre, Year 2019
  • Type Reading, Organization Naked Angels, Year 2018

Production History

  • Type University, Organization University of Central Missouri, Year 2021