Down to a Science (Monologue) by Marcia Eppich-Harris

A woman considers the planets in the solar system while thinking about systemic oppression and how we can change after the calamity of the covid-19 crisis in 2020 America.
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Down to a Science (Monologue)

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  • Asher Wyndham:
    18 Jan. 2022
    “ A commanding voice, a universal one, using scientific metaphors while addressing inequality and oppression during our pandemic time that really makes you think and agree with her. Hopeful, optimistic - lovely writing. ”
  • Rachael Carnes:
    10 Jan. 2022
    “ Eppich-Harris digs into the fertile soil of these challenging times, and encourages a conversation at once cellular, and celestial. There's something about time playing tricks, how days eek by and whole years just disappear in the wash of emotional labor. Written in 2020, I would be so curious where this world-weary character has been since then. My hunch is that her clear voice would only sing louder. ”
  • Steven G. Martin:
    11 Jun. 2020
    “ The voice in Eppich-Harris's monologue is so specific, which is lovely. There's hope, but there's also a feeling an overriding feeling of befuddlement, that the character is thrown off by humans as an entire species. This would be a nice challenge for a female actor, and a fine audition piece or standalone performance. ”

Character Information

  • Woman
    20s-100s
    This person can be played by an adult woman of any age and any ethnicity
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Fat Turtle Theatre Company
    ,
    2020