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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  • Christopher Plumridge:
    27 Jul. 2022
    “ 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! ”
  • Taylor Wendell Lozano:
    19 Jul. 2022
    “ A thematically compelling and relevant piece, "Aloha Apocalypse" does well to capture a brief moment that captures an immense wave of emotions. Between the impeccable pacing and the nice blank palette for actors, this is a fantastic piece that can be interpreted in a number of ways. If you are looking for a selection to perform with a partner, this scene is a perfect practice in building an arc and notating beats. ”
  • Paul Donnelly:
    19 Jul. 2022
    “ I was living on O'ahu in January of 2018 and remember well the terror and anxiety the nuclear alert caused. I can see how that fear would have prompted an extreme reaction for Ed, but one that would have enduring consequences for his post-false alarm life. This is certainly a credible and compelling portrait of two people dealing with terrifying and unexpected circumstances. ”
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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
  • Professional
    ,
    Very Rascals, London
    ,
    2021
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Rapture Theatre
    ,
    2020