As Adam teeters on the edge of life, he encounters a mysterious presence.
On the Edge is a 3-character, 10-minute play. Since “On The Edge” began as an audio drama, the staging remains simple and ideal for a reading. The main character, Adam, is centre stage while the other two are either off stage or back, out of Adam’s field-of-view.
This play was inspired by a near-death hospital stay.
As Adam teeters on the edge of life, he encounters a mysterious presence.
On the Edge is a 3-character, 10-minute play. Since “On The Edge” began as an audio drama, the staging remains simple and ideal for a reading. The main character, Adam, is centre stage while the other two are either off stage or back, out of Adam’s field-of-view.
This play was inspired by a near-death hospital stay.
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Ken Love:
On The Edge
by Rich Helms
“
Each of us, at some point in time, will have to face that black day. And I truly admire writers who, while they yet live, make the attempt to deal in their own way with the finality of being mortal. Rich Helms w/ Dorothea Helms have rendered unto us a gift with "On The Edge". The piece is life-affirming without being mawkish or twee. Which is no easy feat.
Each of us, at some point in time, will have to face that black day. And I truly admire writers who, while they yet live, make the attempt to deal in their own way with the finality of being mortal. Rich Helms w/ Dorothea Helms have rendered unto us a gift with "On The Edge". The piece is life-affirming without being mawkish or twee. Which is no easy feat.
”
Alaina Tennant:
On The Edge
by Rich Helms
“
We all know how grief feels - a rare experience, though, is what it feels like to grieve for oneself. Helms does an excellent job walking the audience through the mix of emotions and the weight of decision-making Adam feels when on the precipice of living and dying. The ending fits perfectly. Well done!
We all know how grief feels - a rare experience, though, is what it feels like to grieve for oneself. Helms does an excellent job walking the audience through the mix of emotions and the weight of decision-making Adam feels when on the precipice of living and dying. The ending fits perfectly. Well done!
”
Tom Erb:
On The Edge
by Rich Helms
“
This play feels like a "Twilight Zone" episode, which I totally relate to. Putting into words and describing the space between life and death could be daunting, but not for Rich Helms. Through the character of Adam, he explores the stages of grief with grace and gravity, complete with off-stage voices to add a layer of depth, making the off-stage characters very real. With a light and serious tone, “On The Edge.” is an engaging and reflective theatrical experience—a truly unique one!
This play feels like a "Twilight Zone" episode, which I totally relate to. Putting into words and describing the space between life and death could be daunting, but not for Rich Helms. Through the character of Adam, he explores the stages of grief with grace and gravity, complete with off-stage voices to add a layer of depth, making the off-stage characters very real. With a light and serious tone, “On The Edge.” is an engaging and reflective theatrical experience—a truly unique one!
”
Production History
TypeCommunity Theater, OrganizationStage Right Theatrics: The Home of the Natural Theater®, YearScheduled to be performed on January 31 and February 1-2, 2025 at the Abbey Theater of Dublin in Dublin, OH
