The Ones Who Adapt

by Greg Lam

10-MINUTE: Alien creatures invade Earth and begin the distasteful task of assimilating with the locals. They might be interdimensional coldblooded spineless parasites, but they have standards.

A version of this was originally written for the LA RHONDA project by Wishing Wind Creations

10-MINUTE: Alien creatures invade Earth and begin the distasteful task of assimilating with the locals. They might be interdimensional coldblooded spineless parasites, but they have standards.

A version of this was originally written for the LA RHONDA project by Wishing Wind Creations

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  • Mildred Inez Lewis: The Ones Who Adapt

    What a terrific play. Layers and nuances not often seen in a ten minute piece. It will make you think about the assumptions we have and distinctions we make between aliens and humans in so many contexts.

    What a terrific play. Layers and nuances not often seen in a ten minute piece. It will make you think about the assumptions we have and distinctions we make between aliens and humans in so many contexts.

  • Rachel Feeny-Williams: The Ones Who Adapt

    Observing human behaviour through the eyes of outsiders is always interesting and insightful. In addition to both of those, Greg Lam has also made it funny as two creatures, new to the wrold of humanity are tasked with finding ways of fitting in. Its a wonderful piece with witty back and forth dialogue and is sure to make you laugh, which is ironic, the idea of humans laughing at a play where aliens discuss the complexity of having to emulate humans. Would make a great piece for performance and easy to see why its had such a great production history.

    Observing human behaviour through the eyes of outsiders is always interesting and insightful. In addition to both of those, Greg Lam has also made it funny as two creatures, new to the wrold of humanity are tasked with finding ways of fitting in. Its a wonderful piece with witty back and forth dialogue and is sure to make you laugh, which is ironic, the idea of humans laughing at a play where aliens discuss the complexity of having to emulate humans. Would make a great piece for performance and easy to see why its had such a great production history.

  • Steven G. Martin: The Ones Who Adapt

    This is a sledgehammer of a satire: very funny and shudder inducing. A part of me wishes Greg Lam's science-fiction scenario was reality; it would provide some reason why the state of leadership in the world has changed so drastically.

    "The Ones Who Adapt" is a terrific short play. It's easy to see why this comedy was published in "The Best New Ten-Minute Plays, 2020" by Applause Acting. It deserves all the publications and productions it earns.

    This is a sledgehammer of a satire: very funny and shudder inducing. A part of me wishes Greg Lam's science-fiction scenario was reality; it would provide some reason why the state of leadership in the world has changed so drastically.

    "The Ones Who Adapt" is a terrific short play. It's easy to see why this comedy was published in "The Best New Ten-Minute Plays, 2020" by Applause Acting. It deserves all the publications and productions it earns.

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Character Information

Jogger, A male human in his 20’s or 30’s
The Alien Creature, Age Unknown. Species unknown.
Female Human, Appears to be a female human in her 20’s or 30’s
  • Jogger
    Character Age
    20's-30's
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • The Alien Creature
    Age Unknown. Species unknown. No lines, but movement skills would be beneficial.
    Character Age
    Any Age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any
  • Female Human
    Appears to be a female human in her 20’s or 30’s
    Character Age
    20's-30's
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Free Samples at Washvault Lab, Year 2019

Production History

  • Type University, Organization Actors' Conservatory Theatre, Year 2021
  • Type Fringe, Organization Wishing Wind Creation, Year 2020