To Saints and Stars

by Jordan Ramirez Puckett

To Saints and Stars is a full-length play about the intersection between science and faith. It follows the lifelong friendship of Sofía, a NASA astronaut, and Zoe, the wife of a Greek Orthodox priest. Sofia and Zoe have been friends since they were children and not a day has passed where they haven't seen or spoken to each other. Their lives and friendship are changed forever when Zoe becomes pregnant with...

To Saints and Stars is a full-length play about the intersection between science and faith. It follows the lifelong friendship of Sofía, a NASA astronaut, and Zoe, the wife of a Greek Orthodox priest. Sofia and Zoe have been friends since they were children and not a day has passed where they haven't seen or spoken to each other. Their lives and friendship are changed forever when Zoe becomes pregnant with her first child and Sofía is chosen for the first manned Mission to Mars. As the day of Sofia’s departure to Mars and Zoe’s due date approaches, their relationship becomes more strained as each woman is forced to re-evaluate what they each have prioritized in their own life and the indelible impact that they have made on each other.

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To Saints and Stars

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  • Mirrrorbox Theatre: To Saints and Stars by Jordan Ramirez Puckett
    “

    Mirrorbox Theatre read this in May of 2021 as part of our Out the Box series. Like all great sci-fi scripts (and no doubt this script is great) it has much more to do with the here-and-now than any flights of fantasy. The very detailed character studies, particularly between the female best friends are deeply touching and never saccharine. We were particularly surprised to see a play that centers its questions of faith in a tradition explored less frequently on American stages, and in ways that felt very believable and never sensationalized. Highly recommended!

    Mirrorbox Theatre read this in May of 2021 as part of our Out the Box series. Like all great sci-fi scripts (and no doubt this script is great) it has much more to do with the here-and-now than any flights of fantasy. The very detailed character studies, particularly between the female best friends are deeply touching and never saccharine. We were particularly surprised to see a play that centers its questions of faith in a tradition explored less frequently on American stages, and in ways that felt very believable and never sensationalized. Highly recommended!

    ”
  • Daniel Repp: To Saints and Stars by Jordan Ramirez Puckett
    “

    A beautiful, smart, and moving piece that highlights the adventure in both exploring the solar system and building a family. Though the play contains profound insights into friendship, faith, science, and climate crisis, it moves seamlessly from scene to scene and makes for a compelling read. If you don't read this play, you're missing out on a fantastic experience!

    A beautiful, smart, and moving piece that highlights the adventure in both exploring the solar system and building a family. Though the play contains profound insights into friendship, faith, science, and climate crisis, it moves seamlessly from scene to scene and makes for a compelling read. If you don't read this play, you're missing out on a fantastic experience!

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: To Saints and Stars by Jordan Ramirez Puckett
    “

    A powerful look into friendship and faith as two women follow their mission in the exploration of life. Well done.

    A powerful look into friendship and faith as two women follow their mission in the exploration of life. Well done.

    ”
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Character Information

  • John
    A Latino priest in a Greek Orthodox Church, Zoe's husband
    30's
    Latino,
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Ken
    Training to be an astronaut on the first manned mission to Mars
    30's
    African American,
    Any,
    Black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Sofía
    training to be an astronaut on the first manned mission to Mars
    30's
    half Latina,
    Chicana,
    Chicano,
    Latinx,
    Latino,
    Latina
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Zoe
    The wife of a Greek Orthodox Priest, pregnant with her first child
    30's
    Greek-American
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

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