If nobody does remarkable things

by Emma Gibson

This afternoon, in the middle of a category 6 dust storm, a cargo ship took refuge in the local harbor. Joel is on board and he needs somewhere to stay. Paul thinks they should rescue him but Anna’s not so sure. Not after what Joel did 14 years ago. A fierce new play about climate change and forgiveness that explores what happens when we reach the point of no return.

This afternoon, in the middle of a category 6 dust storm, a cargo ship took refuge in the local harbor. Joel is on board and he needs somewhere to stay. Paul thinks they should rescue him but Anna’s not so sure. Not after what Joel did 14 years ago. A fierce new play about climate change and forgiveness that explores what happens when we reach the point of no return.

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If nobody does remarkable things

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  • Rachel Hancock: If nobody does remarkable things by Emma Gibson
    “

    Bravo- this dual timeline piece was exceptional. I especially enjoyed June’s monologues.

    Bravo- this dual timeline piece was exceptional. I especially enjoyed June’s monologues.

    ”
  • Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend: If nobody does remarkable things by Emma Gibson
    “

    This play takes place in the not-so-distant future when climate change has completely altered life as we know it. Seeing the characters go about their little lives despite the dust storms and the dead fish and the fact that cockroaches are flying now feels like a highly plausible emotional place where humanity will end up in a few decades. The argument that we have to keep trying and not get complacent is a powerful and necessary one for all of us. I particularly loved June's monologues, which read like poetry.

    This play takes place in the not-so-distant future when climate change has completely altered life as we know it. Seeing the characters go about their little lives despite the dust storms and the dead fish and the fact that cockroaches are flying now feels like a highly plausible emotional place where humanity will end up in a few decades. The argument that we have to keep trying and not get complacent is a powerful and necessary one for all of us. I particularly loved June's monologues, which read like poetry.

    ”
  • Jared Michael Delaney: If nobody does remarkable things by Emma Gibson
    “

    This is an exquisite play, strange, poignant, skirting the edge of something akin to Mad Max, but with a smaller, quieter, very real concern. Worth your time and your reading.

    This is an exquisite play, strange, poignant, skirting the edge of something akin to Mad Max, but with a smaller, quieter, very real concern. Worth your time and your reading.

    ”
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Character Information

3f, 2m
  • June (older)
    30 - 40
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • June (young)
    14
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Gerry
    50
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Anna
    35 - 45
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Joel
    American
    35 - 45
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

Production History

  • Community Theater, Panndora Productions, 2022
  • University, Pomona College, 2022

Awards