Stargazers

by Reina Hardy

FULL LENGTH (2f, 1m): (originally produced as "Stars and Barmen): Rupert Knox wants two things in life: to make the astronomical discovery of the new millennium and to find a date to his sister’s wedding. He might have found both in Claire, a celestial poet getting over an interstellar break-up. But when a mysterious woman named Elaine shows up at Rupert’s door with an offer of her own, these star-crossed losers...

FULL LENGTH (2f, 1m): (originally produced as "Stars and Barmen): Rupert Knox wants two things in life: to make the astronomical discovery of the new millennium and to find a date to his sister’s wedding. He might have found both in Claire, a celestial poet getting over an interstellar break-up. But when a mysterious woman named Elaine shows up at Rupert’s door with an offer of her own, these star-crossed losers–sorry, lovers–will have to make big choices about mortality, true love and whether to stick with vodka or switch to beer. Either way, tonight’s gonna be a good night.

“Reina Hardy renews locals’ hope in the potential vibrancy of the Austin theatre scene by giving us something we don’t always get here: a rock solid script….Hardy is the high priestess of the quotable one-liner, and she manages to keep her audience in stitches while grappling with some heady philosophical ideas.”- The Austin Chronicle

"Some plays sneak up on you... [Stargazers] speaks to both the science and poetry of love, loves lost, loves found and loves looked for... it's clever and the writing is expressive." -Encore Michigan

“Hardy’s new play is hysterical, sweet, and wonderfully original… Her text is full of heart, humor, and charm, and it touches on how universal loneliness can be. When paired with three immensely talented performers and a brilliant young director, Stars and Barmen is as spectacular as comedies get.” -Broadwayworld

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Stargazers

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  • Lainie Vansant: Stargazers

    Mystery, poetry, romance -- this play has it all! Plus, a plethora of great opportunities for scene and monologue work. Hardy has built a rich world where anything could happen, leaving room for many exciting design and acting opportunities onstage. This is a beautiful piece. Check it out!

    Mystery, poetry, romance -- this play has it all! Plus, a plethora of great opportunities for scene and monologue work. Hardy has built a rich world where anything could happen, leaving room for many exciting design and acting opportunities onstage. This is a beautiful piece. Check it out!

  • Gabriel Karr: Stargazers

    “Stargazers” is a play that will make audiences think, laugh, cry, and everything in between. A truly eye-opening experience, and written in a way that can exhibit creative freedom for each production to be different than the other and creating numerous different experiences. High recommend!

    “Stargazers” is a play that will make audiences think, laugh, cry, and everything in between. A truly eye-opening experience, and written in a way that can exhibit creative freedom for each production to be different than the other and creating numerous different experiences. High recommend!

  • Tucker Mensen: Stargazers

    Stargazers is such a funny yet touching story about a nerdy kid who really just wants a date. The one-liners that Rupert has in this show as well as his connections with other characters in the show makes this play worth reading alone. All of the characters in this show so much development and they all such a unique connection and no one's connection is similar to any other. If you're looking for a play that will make you laugh and maybe even cry a little bit than I highly recommend this play for you.

    Stargazers is such a funny yet touching story about a nerdy kid who really just wants a date. The one-liners that Rupert has in this show as well as his connections with other characters in the show makes this play worth reading alone. All of the characters in this show so much development and they all such a unique connection and no one's connection is similar to any other. If you're looking for a play that will make you laugh and maybe even cry a little bit than I highly recommend this play for you.

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Character Information

  • Claire
    Poet. Serene.
    Character Age
    Late 20s- 30s.
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Rupert
    PhD student in astrophysics. Geek on the make.
    Character Age
    Late 20s
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Elaine
    Memoirist with something to prove.
    Character Age
    Late 20s
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Brighton Theatre Company, Australia, Year 2019
  • Type Professional, Organization Theatre Nova, Year 2019
  • Type Professional, Year 2013

Awards

  • Mark Twain Prize for Comic Playwriting
    Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
    Runner Up
  • B. Iden Payne
    Outstanding Original Script
    Finalist