AFTER EVER HAPPILY

by Erik Meixelsperger

Eight intertwined stories examine the complications of the one thing that connects us all: love.  And pie.  A young single mom, a hopeless romantic, a lifelong optimist, a hopeful idiot, a couple with a gay secret, and unyielding parents somehow all combine to become a recipe for a delicious romantic comedy where at the forefront will always be themes of life, love, and pie.  Welcome to AFTER EVER HAPPILY.

Eight intertwined stories examine the complications of the one thing that connects us all: love.  And pie.  A young single mom, a hopeless romantic, a lifelong optimist, a hopeful idiot, a couple with a gay secret, and unyielding parents somehow all combine to become a recipe for a delicious romantic comedy where at the forefront will always be themes of life, love, and pie.  Welcome to AFTER EVER HAPPILY.

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AFTER EVER HAPPILY

Character Information

The role of LANE must be cast as a NON-BINARY or GENDER NON CONFORMING Actor.
  • Kate
    Clever.  Smart.  Dedicated. 
    30's
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Leo
    Clever.  Optimistic.  A lover of romance movies. 
    30's
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Collin
    Persistent but harmless.  Never knows when to take his exit. 
    30's
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Lane
    Non-binary.  Fun.  Free.  Outspoken and passionate.   
    20's
    Any
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary
  • Danny
    Stresses over more than he needs to.  Fun and caring but not quite free.
    20's
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Clark
    Strict.  Stern.  By the book type guy.  A judge.
    50's
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Shelly
    Sweet, but quiet.  By the book but doesn’t want to be. 
    50's
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Autumn
    A bit of a nerd, but in the best way possible.   
    30's
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary

Production History

  • University, Minot State Univesity, 2025
  • University, Johnson County Community College/KCACTF Regional Selection, 2023-2024

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