Primary User by Nate Eppler

Where do your posts go when you die? A cutting-edge chatbot unintentionally becomes a digital monument when one of its creators dies unexpectedly, leaving his loved ones to argue over ownership of the digital remains – and their own grief. A millennial ghost story and an examination of disconnection and grief in the age of loneliness.
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Primary User

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  • Cheryl Bear:
    10 Aug. 2020
    “ A mind blowing piece about the overwhelming power of technology and that search for connection even artificially after our loved one has past. The memories we cling to, our connection, the questions we need answered, the grief that comes with moving on. It's truly all consuming! Fantastic! ”
  • Nick Malakhow:
    26 Nov. 2019
    “ A gorgeous and poignant piece about grief in the contemporary world. As the play winds back and forth in time, Eppler flashes out several very human and nuanced characters. Using "Ozee" as a device (literal and figurative) to explore Mia, Liz, and Ruthie's competing ownership of memories and the legacy of Oz is brilliant! I'd love to see this highly theatrical piece on its feet. ”
  • River Timms:
    25 Jan. 2019
    “ With 'Primary User', Eppler crafts a brilliant story of grief that examines how difficult it can be to divide up the emotional pieces of a deceased person amongst those that loved them. Highly recommend. ”
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Development History

  • Reading
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    Ashland New Plays Festival
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    2018
  • Reading
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    Ingram New Works Festival
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    2017
  • Residency
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    Ingram New Works Project / Nashville Repertory Theatre
    ,
    2017

Awards

Winner
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2018 Ashland New Plays Festival
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Ashland New Plays Festival
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2018