Solar Eclipse of the Heart (10 MIN)

by Adrienne Dawes

A wannabe stand-up comedian's dream of shining in the comedic spotlight is eclipsed by their disruptive heckler-partner.

A wannabe stand-up comedian's dream of shining in the comedic spotlight is eclipsed by their disruptive heckler-partner.

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Solar Eclipse of the Heart (10 MIN)

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  • Bruce Karp: Solar Eclipse of the Heart (10 MIN) by Adrienne Dawes
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    I enjoyed Dawes' story about stand-up comics, an interesting subject for a short play. Sharply written, they follow Alyx and Jordan, trying to build up the courage to perform their routines in front of an audience that might not be so friendly...playwrights, sound familiar? I think the story is about making important contacts and overcoming abject fear to achieve one's goal. Perhaps also apt for writers who are trying to break through in a difficult environment. Well done!

    I enjoyed Dawes' story about stand-up comics, an interesting subject for a short play. Sharply written, they follow Alyx and Jordan, trying to build up the courage to perform their routines in front of an audience that might not be so friendly...playwrights, sound familiar? I think the story is about making important contacts and overcoming abject fear to achieve one's goal. Perhaps also apt for writers who are trying to break through in a difficult environment. Well done!

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This character breakdown is intentionally open and flexible to encourage the casting of diverse
comedic performers of differing abilities, races, sizes, and gender identities. Use this opportunity to
challenge the idea that rom-coms must exclusively be populated with non-disabled, thin, cisgender,
heterosexual, white people. Casting outreach should include actors of color, disabled actors, nonbinary
actors, trans actors, gender non-conforming actors, and actors of all body sizes. Please
advocate for this outreach to continue beyond just this one play and audition process (thank you!).

Production History

  • Community Theater, Fargo/Moorhead Community Theatre, 2026
  • Workshop, Atlantic Acting School, 2024
  • Community Theater, Broadway Bods, 2023