So Panic

by Cassidy Byron

Megan considers moving across the country for her dream job while her boyfriend's mental health deteriorates.

How do you keep living after you've lost the one you lived for?

Project playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60H0KrD4ZeoLnvDLkEaCjb

Megan considers moving across the country for her dream job while her boyfriend's mental health deteriorates.

How do you keep living after you've lost the one you lived for?

Project playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60H0KrD4ZeoLnvDLkEaCjb

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  • Christian Flynn: So Panic

    What a gorgeous, delicate, heart-ripping play. A work of extreme power. So Panic sneaks up on you, not with an over-blown plot or exaggerated characters, but with it's attention to nuance and extreme depth of feeling. Kit's mental illness is almost frighteningly real. A play that's difficult to get through for sure, but absolutely worth it if you can.

    What a gorgeous, delicate, heart-ripping play. A work of extreme power. So Panic sneaks up on you, not with an over-blown plot or exaggerated characters, but with it's attention to nuance and extreme depth of feeling. Kit's mental illness is almost frighteningly real. A play that's difficult to get through for sure, but absolutely worth it if you can.

  • Kyle Smith: So Panic

    Cassidy Byron bravely takes on ableism, loss, and mental Illness in this devastating play. Between all the grief and negative empathy are some strong life lessons for anyone to walk away with

    Cassidy Byron bravely takes on ableism, loss, and mental Illness in this devastating play. Between all the grief and negative empathy are some strong life lessons for anyone to walk away with

  • Rachel Feeny-Williams: So Panic

    Care of others vs Care of ones self, that is the incredibly intricate balance that Cassidy explores in this fascinating piece. Surrounding the piece are complex issues like self-identity and mental health but what stands out for me (and will for quite a few I think) is the centre of this piece, its characters. Characters that, as an audience, you see go through such emotional turmoil. You can't help but feel for them and that is what will hold an audience and why this piece needs to be seen, even if you do cry as a result.

    Care of others vs Care of ones self, that is the incredibly intricate balance that Cassidy explores in this fascinating piece. Surrounding the piece are complex issues like self-identity and mental health but what stands out for me (and will for quite a few I think) is the centre of this piece, its characters. Characters that, as an audience, you see go through such emotional turmoil. You can't help but feel for them and that is what will hold an audience and why this piece needs to be seen, even if you do cry as a result.

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Character Information

Some roles may be doubled for a smaller cast size. Suggestions include:
ABIGAIL / EMMY
RACHEL / CUSTOMER / PRIEST

Genderblind casting is perfectly acceptable.
  • Priest
    Works at the church.
    Character Age
    40s-60s
  • Customer
    Visits The Crystal House. Non-speaking role.
  • Kit
    Chronically anxious and trying to laugh about it. Has a tic disorder that acts up when stressed. Doesn't want anyone to worry about him.
    Character Age
    20-21
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Megan
    Kit's girlfriend. Songwriter with big dreams. Optimistic, sometimes to the point of toxic positivity. Caring to a fault.
    Character Age
    21-23
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Johnny
    Kit's best friend from high school. Plays guitar. Bisexual and a little bit of a fuckboy.
    Character Age
    21-22
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Emmy
    Megan's friend. Self-absorbed and has a lot of energy.
    Character Age
    19-22
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Leon
    Johnny's coworker and Abigail's best friend.
    Character Age
    19-22
    Character Gender Identity
    Any gender
  • Rachel
    Goth and into crystal magic.
    Character Age
    20s
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Abigail
    Leon and Johnny's boss. Loves to gossip.
    Character Age
    20s
    Character Gender Identity
    Any gender