Lainie Vansant:
17 May. 2023
“
This play has a lovely combination of complex characters, timely issues, and great structure. It kept me engaged and intrigued as a reader, and I'm sure audiences would also be enthralled. ”
Life on the Moon
Recommended by
- Luke A. Habjan:5 Dec. 2020“ This play is a powerful piece that really highlights the importance of healthy communication in a family. Even if one member of the family has difficulty with communicating. As someone on the Autism Spectrum, it brings me great joy to see a play like this that really brings forth a uncommon topic in the theatre world. If you want to read a story that is heartwarming, thought-provoking, and an overall great read and play, then this play is the one for you. ”
Character Information
- Spencer20,,AnyMaleA young man in the U.S. army.
- Piper18,,AnyFemaleSpencer's sister with autism. She always wears a watch, a GPS tracking bracelet, and at least one article of blue clothing. She also keeps her hair tied or clipped back from her face.
- Helen50s,,AnyFemaleSpencer and Piper's mother. Aerospace engineer.
- Bruce50s,,AnyMaleSpencer and Piper's father. Piper's full-time caregiver.
Development History
- ,Reading,University of New Orleans2021
- ,Reading,Gallatin Theatre Troupe at New York University2014
- ,Workshop,Playwriting at New York University2013
Production History
- ,Professional,Detroit Repertory Theatre2022
- ,University,Inkslinger Playwriting Competition Winner Production at Southeastern Louisiana University2017
- ,University,Gallatin Theatre Troupe at New York University2015
Awards
Selection
Best Male Monologues of 2023
Smith & Kraus
2023
Semi-Finalist
Playwriting Fellowship
Meditative Writing
2023
Finalist
Judith Royer Excellence in Playwriting
Association for Theatre in Higher Education
2023
Semi-Finalist
Play with Male Lead
Southwest Theatre Productions
2020
Winner
New Play Competition
Triad Shakes
2017
Winner
Inkslinger Playwriting Contest
Southeastern Louisiana University
2017