and for your last breath?

by Emily Russell

When two 20-somethings wake up one September morning to a red-orange sky outside their Berkeley apartment, they find themselves caught in a double-bind: with wildfires pushing them to evacuate while COVID forces them to stay in, they contemplate what it means to face the absurd, apocalyptic world together, when the simple act of breathing has become a fraught task.

When two 20-somethings wake up one September morning to a red-orange sky outside their Berkeley apartment, they find themselves caught in a double-bind: with wildfires pushing them to evacuate while COVID forces them to stay in, they contemplate what it means to face the absurd, apocalyptic world together, when the simple act of breathing has become a fraught task.

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and for your last breath?

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  • James McLindon: and for your last breath? by Emily Russell
    “

    Last Breath is a quiet play that nevertheless packs a punch and provides a bit of comfort in dark times. The moment of the play is both small and somehow profound. In short, it's the sort of script that demonstrates well how powerful the short play form can be.

    Last Breath is a quiet play that nevertheless packs a punch and provides a bit of comfort in dark times. The moment of the play is both small and somehow profound. In short, it's the sort of script that demonstrates well how powerful the short play form can be.

    ”
  • Emily M. Shaffer: and for your last breath? by Emily Russell
    “

    "and for your last breath?' is a play about more than just the pandemic and wildfires. It is about a relationship between two roommates. About how the possibility of future death makes relationships a bit more intimate. About how the breath we share is precious. It is a play I'd recommend to anyone looking for a serious, yet feel-good play about the depths of friendship or a relationship.

    "and for your last breath?' is a play about more than just the pandemic and wildfires. It is about a relationship between two roommates. About how the possibility of future death makes relationships a bit more intimate. About how the breath we share is precious. It is a play I'd recommend to anyone looking for a serious, yet feel-good play about the depths of friendship or a relationship.

    ”
  • David Lipschutz: and for your last breath? by Emily Russell
    “

    AND FOR YOUR LAST BREATH is an emotionally potent play. Beautiful and heartfelt and intense. I had the chance to catch this one performed with Left Edge Theatre. Great work to Emily Russell!

    AND FOR YOUR LAST BREATH is an emotionally potent play. Beautiful and heartfelt and intense. I had the chance to catch this one performed with Left Edge Theatre. Great work to Emily Russell!

    ”
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Character Information

There are no specific casting requirements. Names and character identities are intentionally neutral, and can be played by cast members of any race or gender.
  • JAE
    20s
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
  • CARO
    20s
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s

Development History

  • Reading, Dragon Productions Theatre Company, 2021

Production History

  • Community Theater, Left Edge Theatre, 2022
  • University, University of California Irvine, 2021