Plague Play

Does violence simply beget more violence? Aaron discovers his body is simply a vessel to destroy a civilization. Supernatural disasters ravage his oppressors, as well as his own body, mind, and soul. His little brother Moses is able to see what is to come...and it's not very pretty. They are frightened, they are emboldened, and they have no idea what they're actually doing. An adaptation of the Book of Exodus...

Does violence simply beget more violence? Aaron discovers his body is simply a vessel to destroy a civilization. Supernatural disasters ravage his oppressors, as well as his own body, mind, and soul. His little brother Moses is able to see what is to come...and it's not very pretty. They are frightened, they are emboldened, and they have no idea what they're actually doing. An adaptation of the Book of Exodus: Chapters 7-11.

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Plague Play

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  • Allyson Harding: Plague Play

    A stellar work that discusses the plagues in a way that feels very relatable to a modern audience. The story of Exodus is no longer simply a discussion of the obvious victims, but the what it means to be at fault for something that feels biblical or meant to be. Who are we when we destroy? Can we come back from it? Hilarious and clever, one of Erin's best works.

    A stellar work that discusses the plagues in a way that feels very relatable to a modern audience. The story of Exodus is no longer simply a discussion of the obvious victims, but the what it means to be at fault for something that feels biblical or meant to be. Who are we when we destroy? Can we come back from it? Hilarious and clever, one of Erin's best works.

  • Joshua Taylor Piper: Plague Play

    Recently read this and finished it in one sitting. This play explores the story of the Ten Plagues in such an interesting way. The characters are at constant odds with the situation they are in and it all engenders interesting moral implications of the ten plagues. Aaron being the source of the ten plagues complicates the situation immensely, and the play answers every question that might come up in a graceful and plot driven way. Truly, a very compelling adaptation.

    Recently read this and finished it in one sitting. This play explores the story of the Ten Plagues in such an interesting way. The characters are at constant odds with the situation they are in and it all engenders interesting moral implications of the ten plagues. Aaron being the source of the ten plagues complicates the situation immensely, and the play answers every question that might come up in a graceful and plot driven way. Truly, a very compelling adaptation.

  • William Meurer: Plague Play

    I had the pleasure of seeing this show recently at IATI theater in NY, and it quickly became one of my favorite plays I've seen all year. Erin Proctor's examination of the effects of the ten plague's on not just its victims, but also its prophets is bitingly funny, cleverly thought out, and above else brutal. Proctor's adaptation asks you to forget all other versions of Exodus you may already know, and to look at the story for what it truly is; a terrifying holy war where no side makes it out unscathed.

    I had the pleasure of seeing this show recently at IATI theater in NY, and it quickly became one of my favorite plays I've seen all year. Erin Proctor's examination of the effects of the ten plague's on not just its victims, but also its prophets is bitingly funny, cleverly thought out, and above else brutal. Proctor's adaptation asks you to forget all other versions of Exodus you may already know, and to look at the story for what it truly is; a terrifying holy war where no side makes it out unscathed.

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Character Information

  • Aaron
    An enslaved Hebrew. Moses’s older brother and Miriam's twin. His body is used as a vessel to bring forth the Plagues. Always the pessimist.
    The Wicked Child.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Moses
    A Hebrew-born, Egyptian-raised, Midianite-transplant. It’s complicated. Granted with the ability to see what is to come.
    The Simple Child.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Miriam
    An enslaved Hebrew. Moses’s older sister and Aaron’s twin. Has an innate sense of hope. Always the optimist.
    The Wise Child.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Tzipporah
    A Midianite. Moses’s wife and sister-in-law to Aaron and Miriam. Kind of just along for the ride.
    The Child Who Does Not Know How To Ask.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Uncle Mike Productions, Year 2022

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Midnight Snack Productions, Year 2027
  • Type High School, Organization Mater Lakes Academy , Year 2026
  • Type Professional, Organization Valley Players , Year 2026
  • Type Professional, Organization IATI Theater, Year 2024
  • Type Professional, Organization Lakehouseranchdotpng, Year 2023

Awards

  • Breaking and Entering Theatre Collective
    Semi-Finalist
    2023
  • Royer Award
    Association for Theatre in Higher Education
    Semi-Finalist
    2023