Minor Deviations

by Erin Osgood

(Ten minute play). McNally’s wife was one in a million. After her untimely death, McNally looks for a caregiver for their children but struggles to find the right match. Branson Synthetics promises to deliver, but the price may be more than he anticipated.

(Ten minute play). McNally’s wife was one in a million. After her untimely death, McNally looks for a caregiver for their children but struggles to find the right match. Branson Synthetics promises to deliver, but the price may be more than he anticipated.

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  • DC Cathro: Minor Deviations

    There are a few emotional twists and turns in this trippy little sci-fi jaunt, doled out along the way with skill and flair. Just when you think you know what it’s about, another surprise slaps you in the face. Great fun!

    There are a few emotional twists and turns in this trippy little sci-fi jaunt, doled out along the way with skill and flair. Just when you think you know what it’s about, another surprise slaps you in the face. Great fun!

  • John Busser: Minor Deviations

    What a great "Twilight-Zone"-esque sci fi piece of retribution! Erin Osgood has written a wonderfully twisted little play about getting not getting what you want, but getting what you deserve. I loved the "deviation" the script took at the end. You will too.

    What a great "Twilight-Zone"-esque sci fi piece of retribution! Erin Osgood has written a wonderfully twisted little play about getting not getting what you want, but getting what you deserve. I loved the "deviation" the script took at the end. You will too.

  • Steven G. Martin: Minor Deviations

    The premise of "Minor Deviations" will make an audience cringe, and Osgood's talents push the tone and atmosphere even darker and more deplorable.

    But then comes the twist that I never saw coming. The ending is still dark, but it's satisfying. "Minor Deviations" had a rich and varied production history, and it's clear why upon reading the script.

    The premise of "Minor Deviations" will make an audience cringe, and Osgood's talents push the tone and atmosphere even darker and more deplorable.

    But then comes the twist that I never saw coming. The ending is still dark, but it's satisfying. "Minor Deviations" had a rich and varied production history, and it's clear why upon reading the script.

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Character Information

1 woman
1 man
1 any gender
  • A298, A452, A671, Maeve
    A298 is robotic. A452 is less robotic. A671 is very humanlike.
    Character Age
    30+
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Townsend
    Manager of Branson Synthetics
    Character Age
    any
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any
  • McNally
    Desperately looking for a replacement for his deceased wife.
    Character Age
    35+
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Femme Fatale Play Festival Zoom Reading, Year 2020
  • Type Reading, Organization Roustabout Theater, Year 2018
  • Type Reading, Organization Second Thoughts Drama Group, Year 2018

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Kibo Productions, Year 2024
  • Type Professional, Organization The Artistic Home, Year 2024
  • Type Community Theater, Organization StageWorks Theatre Group, Year 2023
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Eden Prairie Players, Year 2022
  • Type Community Theater, Organization GreenMan Troupe 8 to the Bar-ista, Year 2022
  • Type Community Theater, Organization 4th Street Theater, Year 2021
  • Type Professional, Organization Open Hydrant Theater Company Urban Waves, Year 2021
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Ridgedale Players, Year 2019
  • Type Professional, Organization EstroGenius Short Play Festival , Year 2019
  • Type Professional, Organization MadLab Theatre Company, Year 2019
  • Type Professional, Organization RoundPeg Theatre, Year 2019

Awards

  • Best Play
    4th Street Theater
    Audience Choice
    2021
  • Edge Fest
    Birdhouse Theatre
    Semi-Finalist
    2019