Year One

by Erik Gernand

FULL-LENGTH DRAMA: Anna, a small-town doctor, struggles to stay afloat amid the rise of violent extremism. When her queer brother Max arrives from the city unexpectedly, everything is thrown into turmoil when the true reason for his visit is uncovered and Anna is forced to choose between family and country.

FULL-LENGTH DRAMA: Anna, a small-town doctor, struggles to stay afloat amid the rise of violent extremism. When her queer brother Max arrives from the city unexpectedly, everything is thrown into turmoil when the true reason for his visit is uncovered and Anna is forced to choose between family and country.

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Year One

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  • Johanna Griese: Year One by Erik Gernand
    “

    I have been using the opening monologue for auditions - its beyond powerful and sadly still resonates. I just re read it- my heart breaks especially for Max and Anna. So well done.

    I have been using the opening monologue for auditions - its beyond powerful and sadly still resonates. I just re read it- my heart breaks especially for Max and Anna. So well done.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Year One by Erik Gernand
    “

    A powerful look inside political extremism and the division that gets wider. How does this affect one on the individual level especially when there are loved ones at stake. Well done.

    A powerful look inside political extremism and the division that gets wider. How does this affect one on the individual level especially when there are loved ones at stake. Well done.

    ”

Character Information

  • Anna
    The entire cast should be as diverse as possible, with no characters actually looking related.
    40s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • Max
    The entire cast should be as diverse as possible, with no characters actually looking related.
    30s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Peter
    The entire cast should be as diverse as possible, with no characters actually looking related.
    18
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Claudia
    The entire cast should be as diverse as possible, with no characters actually looking related.
    18
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • Rosemary
    The entire cast should be as diverse as possible, with no characters actually looking related.
    60s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman

Development History

  • Reading, Summer Playwrights Festival at The ROAD Theatre, Los Angeles, 2023
  • Reading, Valdez Theatre Conference, Alaska, 2021

Production History