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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Daniel Webber: Aloha Apocalypse (Ten Minute Play) by Marcia Eppich-Harris

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'Aloha Apocalypse' kept me HOOKED! Eppich-Harris' writing sharply and realistically looks into how a couple would truly react and behave if they had the sense their lives were about to be cut short."

'Aloha Apocalypse' kept me HOOKED! Eppich-Harris' writing sharply and realistically looks into how a couple would truly react and behave if they had the sense their lives were about to be cut short."

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J. Lynn Jackson: Aloha Apocalypse (Ten Minute Play) by Marcia Eppich-Harris

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A call to action, before it's too late. Based on a true story, that too many have already forgotten. Funny and suspenseful to THE END.

A call to action, before it's too late. Based on a true story, that too many have already forgotten. Funny and suspenseful to THE END.

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