Atwater (or, On the Influence of Carbonic Acid in the Air upon the Temperature of the Ground)

by Matt Schatz

Two couples are stuck together in a small house on Los Angeles' East Side during an apocalyptic rainstorm. A talking bird delivers omniscient monologues from time to time. I think it all has something to do with climate change, but don't hold me to that.

Two couples are stuck together in a small house on Los Angeles' East Side during an apocalyptic rainstorm. A talking bird delivers omniscient monologues from time to time. I think it all has something to do with climate change, but don't hold me to that.

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Atwater (or, On the Influence of Carbonic Acid in the Air upon the Temperature of the Ground)

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  • Jennifer Maisel: Atwater (or, On the Influence of Carbonic Acid in the Air upon the Temperature of the Ground)

    Matt Schatz is a master of deft dialogue that cuts to the heart while making you laugh. This play is so ridiculously funny and unexpected. And the talking bird is a gem!

    Matt Schatz is a master of deft dialogue that cuts to the heart while making you laugh. This play is so ridiculously funny and unexpected. And the talking bird is a gem!

  • Deb Hiett: Atwater (or, On the Influence of Carbonic Acid in the Air upon the Temperature of the Ground)

    What a hoot! This play is so much fun, and a deft commentary on the state of the world at the moment. The set machinations alone would be entertaining enough to watch, but Schatz creates characters who reveal themselves slowly and carefully/carelessly, so it's that trainwreck you love to see. Is it a reflection of the trainwreck we're all actually living in? Are we gonna be okay at the end? Read it (produce it) and see for yourself. Highly recommend.

    What a hoot! This play is so much fun, and a deft commentary on the state of the world at the moment. The set machinations alone would be entertaining enough to watch, but Schatz creates characters who reveal themselves slowly and carefully/carelessly, so it's that trainwreck you love to see. Is it a reflection of the trainwreck we're all actually living in? Are we gonna be okay at the end? Read it (produce it) and see for yourself. Highly recommend.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Playwrights Union, Year 2024