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?

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So Panic

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  • Christian Flynn:
    26 Jun. 2023
    “ 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:
    29 Aug. 2022
    “ 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:
    16 Aug. 2022
    “ 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.

  • Kit
    20-21,
    Male
    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.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Megan
    21-23,
    Female
    Kit's girlfriend. Songwriter with big dreams. Optimistic, sometimes to the point of toxic positivity. Caring to a fault.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Johnny
    21-22,
    Male
    Kit's best friend from high school. Plays guitar. Bisexual and a little bit of a fuckboy.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male, Non-binary
  • Emmy
    19-22,
    Female
    Megan's friend. Self-absorbed and has a lot of energy.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Rachel
    20s,
    Female
    Goth and into crystal magic.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • Leon
    19-22,
    Any gender
    Johnny's coworker and Abigail's best friend.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Abigail
    20s,
    Any gender
    Leon and Johnny's boss. Loves to gossip.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Priest
    40s-60s
    Works at the church.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Customer
    Visits The Crystal House. Non-speaking role.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender