Bottle Episode

by Maximillian Gill

10 minutes: A bottle faces an existential crisis after being discarded by the side of the road.

10 minutes: A bottle faces an existential crisis after being discarded by the side of the road.

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Bottle Episode

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  • Tom Moran: Bottle Episode

    A uniquely memorable bit of anthropomorphism. Streaked through with funny lines and imagery, but with a deep sadness at its core. Despite its repetitive structure, I never knew what the piece would throw at me, which is the highest of compliments.

    A uniquely memorable bit of anthropomorphism. Streaked through with funny lines and imagery, but with a deep sadness at its core. Despite its repetitive structure, I never knew what the piece would throw at me, which is the highest of compliments.

  • Steven Hayet: Bottle Episode

    A terrific short play for a university theatre festival. In addition to flexible casting, every role is smartly written so that it provides room for an actor to bring their own unique spin and make it their own. I was able to see the FDU University Players production and the wind blew (pun intended) the audience away with his comedic timing.

    A terrific short play for a university theatre festival. In addition to flexible casting, every role is smartly written so that it provides room for an actor to bring their own unique spin and make it their own. I was able to see the FDU University Players production and the wind blew (pun intended) the audience away with his comedic timing.

  • Rachel Feeny-Williams: Bottle Episode

    Awwww! This is such a beautiful and heart breaking piece. Maximillian has brought to life a character that audiences can feel for in the most unlikely of places. As you watch you keep hoping and wanting Bottle to make it to a recycling bin. Its a great piece with a lovely underlining message. It would make a great piece for festivals, either staged or short film!

    Awwww! This is such a beautiful and heart breaking piece. Maximillian has brought to life a character that audiences can feel for in the most unlikely of places. As you watch you keep hoping and wanting Bottle to make it to a recycling bin. Its a great piece with a lovely underlining message. It would make a great piece for festivals, either staged or short film!

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Character Information

Actor One can play Bottle
Actor Two can play Sun and Drunk One
Actor Three can play Wind, Bird, and Drunk Two
  • Bottle
    A beer bottle
    Character Age
    Any age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any gender
  • Sun
    The primary source of energy for life on earth
    Character Age
    Any age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any gender
  • Wind
    Movement of air due to differences in atmospheric pressure
    Character Age
    Any age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any gender
  • Bird
    A flying descendant of the dinosaur
    Character Age
    Any age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any gender
  • Drunk One
    An inebriated, obnoxious human
    Character Age
    Any age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any gender
  • Drunk Two
    See Drunk One
    Character Age
    Any age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any gender

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Theatre Unmasked, Year 2020

Production History

  • Type University, Organization Fairleigh Dickinson University, Year 2023
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Gaffney Little Theatre, Year 2022