Angel Flight by Joe Swenson

(One Act - 10 Minutes)

1st Class section of Flight 1038 non-stop from Boston to Minneapolis. The plane is also carrying four fallen soldiers, victims of an IED explosion outside of Mahatma Bahrain. This is an Angel Flight.

In the military an Angel Flight is a flight where deceased military personal are flown home via C-130, however, on occasion they are flown via commercial...
(One Act - 10 Minutes)

1st Class section of Flight 1038 non-stop from Boston to Minneapolis. The plane is also carrying four fallen soldiers, victims of an IED explosion outside of Mahatma Bahrain. This is an Angel Flight.

In the military an Angel Flight is a flight where deceased military personal are flown home via C-130, however, on occasion they are flown via commercial airline. We pick up in the final leg of the journey for both Joanie Clarke and her father who is one of the deceased soldiers in the cargo bay below the passengers. She doesn't know it yet, but she's repressing her feelings about the entire situation and someone has been "sent" to help her, sort of.

WINNER - SEPTEMBER 2022 CROWBAIT THEATER DEATH MATCH
SELECTED - 10x10 Short Play Festival - Windham Center Stage 2023
SELECTED - Monmouth Community Players 10 Minute Theater Festival 2023
SEMI-FINALIST - Stage It! Center for the Arts Bonita Springs 2023
FINALIST - VetRep 2023 10 Minute Plays
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Angel Flight

Recommended by

  • James Perry:
    19 Dec. 2023
    “ A poignant and emotionally charged play that takes the audience on a heartfelt journey through grief, loss, and unexpected connections. Swenson's script delicately explores the complexities of mourning and touches on the profound impact of military service. ”
  • Cole Hunter Dzubak:
    10 Dec. 2023
    “ Joe Swenson truly is a master of words. A beautiful story with dynamic characters and dialogue. Absolutely thrilling and breathtaking! ”
  • Jonny Bolduc:
    17 Oct. 2023
    “ I had the absolute pleasure of watching this live. It's an amazing, well told and crafted story and deserves to be seen. ”
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Character Information

  • Joanie or Johnny Clarke
    Early 20s, post-college student, passenger on Flight 1038 from Boston to Detroit, mostly wants to be left alone. Depressed. The father, Colonel Clarke, is in a casket on the plane. For this role gender doesn’t matter.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Braden Fetterman
    40+ year old male passenger on Flight 1038 from Boston to Detroit, Always kind and positive, like a naïve angel, talkative, opinionated, asks lots of questions and gives unsolicited advice at all times.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Gary/Carrie
    Flight Attendant – Very pleasant demeanor to everyone and engages in small talk with other passengers (not seen) as they walk up and down the aisle. While there is significant interaction with Joanie/Johnny, this character should pantomime conversations and do things while not interacting with Joanie/Johnny.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Captain Lauren Parker
    The planes Captain, speaks off-stage for most of the play providing announcements, does greet Joanie/Johnny Clarke for a moment as well.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender

Production History

  • Community Theater
    ,
    Windham Center Stage 10x10 Short Play Festival
    ,
    2023
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Monmouth Community Players
    ,
    2023

Awards

Selection
,
Monmouth Community Players 10 Minute Festival
,
MCP
,
2023
Winner
,
Crowbait Theater Deathmatch
,
The Crowbait Club
,
2022