OPEN

Writer by Veronica Voll

Annie loves her life. She has a kind husband, two great kids, and a home that feels safe. But somewhere along the way, she stopped feeling seen. A chance encounter at a bar leads to a small, impulsive decision—giving her number to a stranger. It doesn’t mean anything… at least, that’s what she tells herself.

What starts as a playful distraction stirs something deeper, leading to unexpected tension and difficult...

Annie loves her life. She has a kind husband, two great kids, and a home that feels safe. But somewhere along the way, she stopped feeling seen. A chance encounter at a bar leads to a small, impulsive decision—giving her number to a stranger. It doesn’t mean anything… at least, that’s what she tells herself.

What starts as a playful distraction stirs something deeper, leading to unexpected tension and difficult realizations. In the ripple effects of this seemingly small moment, Annie is forced to confront something bigger—not just what she wants from marriage, but what she wants from herself.

OPEN is a subtle, thoughtful look at the rhythms of long-term relationships, the imperfect and messy ways we search for validation, and the questions we don’t always let ourselves ask.

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  • Greg Mandryk: OPEN Writer by Veronica Voll
    “

    OPEN is a thoughtful contemplation of the subject of identity as Annie struggles with the sacrifice of her sexually adventurous youth at the altar of motherhood. I'd love to see Veronica Voll develop this play further!

    OPEN is a thoughtful contemplation of the subject of identity as Annie struggles with the sacrifice of her sexually adventurous youth at the altar of motherhood. I'd love to see Veronica Voll develop this play further!

    ”
  • Brynn Hambley: OPEN Writer by Veronica Voll
    “

    A great first draft! Voll takes on a very important thematic message of identity after motherhood that I know my friends who are parents would deeply connect with. I loved the characters, and Sam and Annie's relationship was so lovely! Great to see an actual healthy relationship portrayed on stage.

    A great first draft! Voll takes on a very important thematic message of identity after motherhood that I know my friends who are parents would deeply connect with. I loved the characters, and Sam and Annie's relationship was so lovely! Great to see an actual healthy relationship portrayed on stage.

    ”
  • Michael Lawson: OPEN Writer by Veronica Voll
    “

    A gorgeously emotional exploration of identity and desire. OPEN captured the quiet ache of a woman searching for herself after motherhood and monogamy have flattened her. Annie's conflict (especially the late-night call to Sam and the moment in the Met) are written with such authenticity and care. This playwright uses humor, nuance, and deep compassion in her writing. This play feels lived-in and true.

    A gorgeously emotional exploration of identity and desire. OPEN captured the quiet ache of a woman searching for herself after motherhood and monogamy have flattened her. Annie's conflict (especially the late-night call to Sam and the moment in the Met) are written with such authenticity and care. This playwright uses humor, nuance, and deep compassion in her writing. This play feels lived-in and true.

    ”

Character Information

  • Annie
    A thoughtful, self-aware wife and mother in her late 30s, quietly grappling with the tension between contentment and longing.
    36
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Sam
    Annie’s kind, steady husband, whose quiet understanding and patience contrast with Annie’s inner restlessness.
    30s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Lenny
    Annie’s sharp, confident best friend, whose cynicism about love masks a deeper frustration with her own dating life.
    37
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
  • Max
    A charming, flirtatious younger man who represents excitement and possibility—but ultimately, something fleeting. Could potentially be played by any gender.
    20s
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s