Interventions

by Greg Lam

10 MINUTE- A couple on a hike find their special plans interrupted by a succession of time travelers, each with a different message from the future.

INTERVENTIONS is a funny, fast paced romp about time travel, romance, and the consequences of decisions. Because time travel is hard, but parenting is harder.

10 MINUTE- A couple on a hike find their special plans interrupted by a succession of time travelers, each with a different message from the future.

INTERVENTIONS is a funny, fast paced romp about time travel, romance, and the consequences of decisions. Because time travel is hard, but parenting is harder.

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  • Charles Scott Jones: Interventions

    INTERVENTIONS by Greg Lam is big fun. Even if you haven’t researched the Tippet Equation. Even if you’ve never heard of it. Lam has a knack for taking genre scenarios (sci-fi, horror) and making them seem fresh through his skillful and imaginative handling of characterization. It’s no accident this time-travel gem is frequently produced. I look forward to reading more from this playwright.

    INTERVENTIONS by Greg Lam is big fun. Even if you haven’t researched the Tippet Equation. Even if you’ve never heard of it. Lam has a knack for taking genre scenarios (sci-fi, horror) and making them seem fresh through his skillful and imaginative handling of characterization. It’s no accident this time-travel gem is frequently produced. I look forward to reading more from this playwright.

  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: Interventions

    I love a play that can be interpreted so many different ways. Should these two be together or not? Why is this moment so important? So much fun and a great challenge for the actor playing the daughters!

    I love a play that can be interpreted so many different ways. Should these two be together or not? Why is this moment so important? So much fun and a great challenge for the actor playing the daughters!

  • Aly Kantor: Interventions

    Beautiful subtext, simple but effective theatricality, and just enough science to satiate make this tiny relationship story into a sweet and memorable sci-fi spectacle for stages of any size. It also contains wonderful choices and challenges for a director who is ready to engage with the intriguingly ambiguous ending. This is a relatable entry into the increasingly popular "alternate universes" genre - impressively dense for ten pages! If you're into genre theatre, you'll love this. If you aren't (yet), this little play might make you a fan!

    Beautiful subtext, simple but effective theatricality, and just enough science to satiate make this tiny relationship story into a sweet and memorable sci-fi spectacle for stages of any size. It also contains wonderful choices and challenges for a director who is ready to engage with the intriguingly ambiguous ending. This is a relatable entry into the increasingly popular "alternate universes" genre - impressively dense for ten pages! If you're into genre theatre, you'll love this. If you aren't (yet), this little play might make you a fan!

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Character Information

  • Cassandra, Caitlin, Katie
    Ariel and Lil's daughters from the future, as played by the same actress. Cassandra is frantic and desperate. Caitlin is cultured and steely. Katie is quirky and adorable.
    Character Age
    15-30
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Ariel
    Not enthused by hiking, a scientist.
    Character Age
    20-35
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Lil
    Outdoorsy. Romantic.
    Character Age
    20-35
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Midwest Dramatists Conference, Year 2018
  • Type Reading, Organization Asian-American Playwright Collective, Year 2018

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Monster Box Theatre, Year 2023
  • Type University, Organization Iowa State University, Year 2023
  • Type Fringe, Organization Silverthorne Theatre, Year 2021
  • Type Fringe, Organization Boston Theatre Marathon, Year 2020
  • Type Fringe, Organization Brisk Festival L.A., Year 2019
  • Type Fringe, Organization Cast Iron Theatre, Year 2019
  • Type Fringe, Organization Fantastic.Z Theatre, Year 2019
  • Type Fringe, Organization Navigators Theater, Year 2019
  • Type Fringe, Organization Pork Filled Productions, Year 2019
  • Type University, Organization Baldwin Wallace University, Year 2019
  • Type Fringe, Organization Open Theatre SLAM Boston, Year 2018
  • Type Fringe, Organization Theatre@First, Year 2018
  • Type Professional, Organization Eagle and Beaver Ensemble, Year 2018
  • Type Professional, Organization Other World Theatre Paragon Festival, Year 2018

Awards

  • Judge's Choice
    Brisk Festival L.A.
    Finalist
    2019