Plan B

by Emily McClain

June and Craig are two Congressional staffers working in the office of a prominant Senator. They navigate the complexities of their jobs and their connection to each other with... mixed results.

When June encourages the Senator to take a bold stand for women's reproductive rights during a Presidential primary event, the political cost is disappointingly extreme. The Senator she lionized falls short, but what...

June and Craig are two Congressional staffers working in the office of a prominant Senator. They navigate the complexities of their jobs and their connection to each other with... mixed results.

When June encourages the Senator to take a bold stand for women's reproductive rights during a Presidential primary event, the political cost is disappointingly extreme. The Senator she lionized falls short, but what about Craig? Will he bow to the party pressure or will he stand with June? But more importantly: is he ever going to clean out his disgusting car?

Written as part of #EndOfPlay2022 through the Dramatist Guild

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Plan B

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  • Aly Kantor: Plan B

    Who knew a playing space as small as a car could contain specific, larger-than-life characters like June and Craig? This play is hilarious from page one, with a non-stop forward momentum. The world outside of the car is so vivid, probably because this deeply flawed but erudite duo is so passionate and engaged - which makes the audience care about them and their circumstances (especially as they begin to care about one another). The perfect political play is always personal. This script nails it!

    Who knew a playing space as small as a car could contain specific, larger-than-life characters like June and Craig? This play is hilarious from page one, with a non-stop forward momentum. The world outside of the car is so vivid, probably because this deeply flawed but erudite duo is so passionate and engaged - which makes the audience care about them and their circumstances (especially as they begin to care about one another). The perfect political play is always personal. This script nails it!

  • Samantha Cooper: Plan B

    Equal parts funny, poignant, uncomfortably real, McClain's play is a smart and high-speed look at what it takes to work behind the scenes as Congressional staffers. The ups and downs of June and Craig's individual career paths as well as their relationship mirrors the explorations of integrity, efficacy, and the cogs that turn the governmental wheels inherent in the work. A witty two-hander that is great for actors and audiences alike.

    Equal parts funny, poignant, uncomfortably real, McClain's play is a smart and high-speed look at what it takes to work behind the scenes as Congressional staffers. The ups and downs of June and Craig's individual career paths as well as their relationship mirrors the explorations of integrity, efficacy, and the cogs that turn the governmental wheels inherent in the work. A witty two-hander that is great for actors and audiences alike.

Character Information

  • June
    Character Age
    20's-30's
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Craig
    Character Age
    20's-30's
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization JOOKMS, Year 2023

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization SheATL, Year 2024