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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  • D. Lee Miller:
    3 May. 2021
    “ A very taut play about a vacation interrupted by a report of nuclear war, ALOHA APOLCALYPSE is a frightening, funny and well-written play by Marci Eppich-Harris. It flies by as fast as your last minutes would - and the human moments it covers are totally earned. Well done. ”
  • Julie Zaffarano:
    4 Mar. 2021
    “ What do you do when faced with imminent death? During a vacation in Hawaii? Marcia Eppich-Harris takes us on this journey through the eyes of an unsuspecting couple. Fast paced, funny, moving. ”
  • Mary Karty:
    15 Dec. 2020
    “ This has so much emotion in one play. There is humor, love, betrayal, and redemption in only 10 minutes. Very adaptable. ”
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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,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    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.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Ed
    45-55,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    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.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Broadcaster
    Any,
    Any
    ,
    Any
    BROADCASTER - Voice that warns about the imminent danger to Hawaii on January 13, 2018.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Indiana Playwrights Circle
    ,
    2019

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Spark Creative Works
    ,
    2021
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Rapture Theatre
    ,
    2020