Aloha Apocalypse (Ten Minute Play)

by Marcia Eppich-Harris

Ed and Sophie wake up on January 13, 2018, to learn that their Hawaiian vacation is being interrupted by nuclear war. To ease his conscience before they die, Ed confesses his long-kept secret to his wife. As they say goodbye to one apocalypse, the couple says hello to a new one.

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Aloha Apocalypse (Ten Minute Play)

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Kelly Grayum: Aloha Apocalypse (Ten Minute Play) by Marcia Eppich-Harris

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What a wonderful opportunity for two actors to explore impending doom and what kind of reactions that would coax out of them. Darkly funny and suspenseful.

What a wonderful opportunity for two actors to explore impending doom and what kind of reactions that would coax out of them. Darkly funny and suspenseful.

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Greg Mandryk: Aloha Apocalypse (Ten Minute Play) by Marcia Eppich-Harris

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We all know how we're supposed to face imminent annihilation: all hugs and forgiveness for whatever lingering grievances we may have with our loved ones. Marcia Eppich-Harris skewers that notion beautifully with ALOHA APOCALYPSE. Anyone who's ever been in an intense situation with their long-term significant other should be able to relate to the feeling of "Oh my God! Can I not even die in a nuclear blast correctly for you?" that she serves up. Dark, profound, and hilarious!

We all know how we're supposed to face imminent annihilation: all hugs and forgiveness for whatever lingering grievances we may have with our loved ones. Marcia Eppich-Harris skewers that notion beautifully with ALOHA APOCALYPSE. Anyone who's ever been in an intense situation with their long-term significant other should be able to relate to the feeling of "Oh my God! Can I not even die in a nuclear blast correctly for you?" that she serves up. Dark, profound, and hilarious!

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Christopher Plumridge: Aloha Apocalypse (Ten Minute Play) by Marcia Eppich-Harris

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If there's a lesson to be learned from this dark yet funny two hander is that it's better to have sex than talk when faced with an imminent apocalypse!
No doubt in such a situation we will be overwhelmed with so many emotions, but it's the distance from our loved ones which must hurt the most. A great play!

If there's a lesson to be learned from this dark yet funny two hander is that it's better to have sex than talk when faced with an imminent apocalypse!
No doubt in such a situation we will be overwhelmed with so many emotions, but it's the distance from our loved ones which must hurt the most. A great play!

”

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Character Information

Broadcaster can be a recorded voice, which can be doubled by either actor playing Sophie or Ed; however, the voice should be different enough that you can't tell it's one of the actors on stage.

Sophie

45-55-year-old woman, on vacation in Hawaii with her husband, Ed. Mother of two sons, ages 12 and 15. She has given her whole life to her husband and kids and lives for them. She and Ed are best friends.

Character Age

45-55

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  40s,
  
  50s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female
Ed

ED is on vacation with his wife, Sophie. He’s a decent guy, mainly. Deeply buried in his psyche is the fact that he had an affair several years ago, but it doesn’t massively impact their relationship because he’s never told Sophie. Loves his family and considers Sophie his best friend.

Character Age

45-55

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  40s,
  
  50s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Male
Broadcaster

BROADCASTER - Voice that warns about the imminent danger to Hawaii on January 13, 2018.

Character Age

Any

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+

Development History

Type Reading, Organization Indiana Playwrights Circle, Year 2019

Production History

Type Community Theater, Organization Rapture Theatre , Year 2020
Type Professional, Organization Spark Creative Works, Year 2021
Type Professional, Organization Very Rascals, London , Year 2021