The Astronots

by Mora V. Harris

FULL-LENGTH: In the very near future, billionaire C.E.O Alston Garth invites four lucky contest winners to ride with him on a quick scenic orbit around the Earth in an unmanned craft. But when Alston reveals he has a larger adventure in store, the passengers are determined to reverse the ship’s course before they languish away in a metallic tube full of strangers. The outcome may look bleak, but Alston assures...

FULL-LENGTH: In the very near future, billionaire C.E.O Alston Garth invites four lucky contest winners to ride with him on a quick scenic orbit around the Earth in an unmanned craft. But when Alston reveals he has a larger adventure in store, the passengers are determined to reverse the ship’s course before they languish away in a metallic tube full of strangers. The outcome may look bleak, but Alston assures them he didn’t select anyone who wasn’t ready to leave the Earth behind...And all billionaires are geniuses, right?

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The Astronots

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  • Noah Eisengrein: The Astronots by Mora V. Harris
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    Chock-full of wit and a surprising amount of emotionality, this play contains a fun, not-so-unbelievable set of circumstances with a lovable cast of characters, and reveals itself to be a beautiful exploration of love, hope, and family. The sheer nuttiness and...genius? of Alston Garth sticks with me after reading for him in a workshop of this play, and I continue to be touched by the relationships formed between his fellow passengers. A wonderful read that I hope to see fully realized in a production soon!

    Chock-full of wit and a surprising amount of emotionality, this play contains a fun, not-so-unbelievable set of circumstances with a lovable cast of characters, and reveals itself to be a beautiful exploration of love, hope, and family. The sheer nuttiness and...genius? of Alston Garth sticks with me after reading for him in a workshop of this play, and I continue to be touched by the relationships formed between his fellow passengers. A wonderful read that I hope to see fully realized in a production soon!

    ”
  • David A. Miller: The Astronots by Mora V. Harris
    “

    A hilarious and poignant play that asks and explores the question, "WHY would a billionaire want to take a group of civilians into space with them?" I can't wait to see a fully staged production of this play.

    A hilarious and poignant play that asks and explores the question, "WHY would a billionaire want to take a group of civilians into space with them?" I can't wait to see a fully staged production of this play.

    ”
  • Paul Donnelly: The Astronots by Mora V. Harris
    “

    An inspired and inspiring portrait of reluctant travelers on a involuntary trip to Mars. There are numerous moments of high comedy and tender moments of real human connection. This play would be a delight to see staged.

    An inspired and inspiring portrait of reluctant travelers on a involuntary trip to Mars. There are numerous moments of high comedy and tender moments of real human connection. This play would be a delight to see staged.

    ”
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Alston Garth-(he/him/his, age 36) The out-of-touch billionaire founder and CEO of Utopo. An “ideas-guy”; ambitious, boastful, and of course, a little clingy.

Sage Warmack- (she/her/hers, age 34), Justice-seeking, high-anxiety straight-shooter, a little defensive. A restaurant server.

Reginald Walker- (he/him/his, age 45) A mild-mannered high school physics teacher. Punctilious, lowkey heartbroken, and ashamed of himself.

Faith Sherwood- (she/her/hers, age 19) A shy college student. A/B Honor Roll but sits in the back.

Wieland De Julio- (he/him/his, age 22) A triple threat performer from the Disney channel. A sincere striver desperate for approval. He has his own kind of golden retriever charm.

Hindy Hordiner- (she/her/hers, age 23) Ground control. An actual genius. Independent, no-nonsense, giving you as little as possible.

Cameron Walker- (any gender, age 15) Space nerd, open wound, retainer lisp, utterly brilliant. Please adjust pronouns in the script to suit the actor. This actor can also play the Various Utopians.

Various Utopians- (any genders, any ages) Hindy’s Ground control team at UtopoSpace.

Development History

Production History

  • University, Slippery Rock University, 2024
  • University, Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg , 2023