Burst

by Rachel Bublitz

FULL LENGTH: Sarah Boyd is an extraordinary human being. Not only did she build her company from scratch using nothing but willpower and fortitude, she also sits on the precipice of truly saving this planet. Because on top of being one of the fastest growing tech companies in history, Tactix, with Sarah at its helm, will usher this planet into the post-plastic era. A time where we need not worry or fret over the...

FULL LENGTH: Sarah Boyd is an extraordinary human being. Not only did she build her company from scratch using nothing but willpower and fortitude, she also sits on the precipice of truly saving this planet. Because on top of being one of the fastest growing tech companies in history, Tactix, with Sarah at its helm, will usher this planet into the post-plastic era. A time where we need not worry or fret over the great destruction being done to our world from this non-biodegradable foe. With her eyes steady on her next round of funding, Sarah must persevere through a late night interview with a particularly tough reporter, a lawsuit aimed at a person from her past, and the waffling of her CTO. It's a heavy load, and Sarah knows that she is the only one great enough to bear it.

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Burst

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  • Anna Verderber: Burst

    I keep coming back to this show. And I think it is because Bublitz's ability to craft the female relationships and how they are impacted by capitalism never fails to amaze me. A real time piece on environmentalism, journalism, and morality. I hope to one day see it in person.

    I keep coming back to this show. And I think it is because Bublitz's ability to craft the female relationships and how they are impacted by capitalism never fails to amaze me. A real time piece on environmentalism, journalism, and morality. I hope to one day see it in person.

  • Bella Poynton: Burst

    An incredible, real-time piece. The best play I saw in 2022, honestly. Original and thought-provoking. I thought about it for weeks after.

    An incredible, real-time piece. The best play I saw in 2022, honestly. Original and thought-provoking. I thought about it for weeks after.

  • Samantha Marchant: Burst

    A well paced script about capitalism, environmentalism and how women interact and react to each other. Each of the three characters is a strong female role.

    A well paced script about capitalism, environmentalism and how women interact and react to each other. Each of the three characters is a strong female role.

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Character Information

  • Alexis Lyons
    Journalist. Charming, able to make most people she comes in contact with trust her right away. Can at times be overconfident in her charm.
    Character Age
    late twenties to thirties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Sarah Boyd
    CEO and Founder of Tactix. Conventionally attractive. Wears slacks, black turtle necks, and either black or gray puffy vests. Often wears red lipstick.
    Character Age
    early to mid thirties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Jennifer Weaver
    Chief of Technology for Tactix. Brilliant. Does not put a considerable amount of time in her clothing choices and that shows. Probably wearing a comfy and unflattering sweater or sweatshirt.
    Character Age
    early to mid thirties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Theatre Midwest, Year 2022
  • Type Reading, Organization MACH33: Festival of New Science-Driven Plays, The Caltech and Pasadena Playhouse, Year 2020
  • Type Workshop, Organization Theatre 33, Year 2019
  • Type Workshop, Organization Ground & Field Theatre Festival, Year 2019
  • Type Reading, Organization REACH at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Year 2018
  • Type Reading, Organization Keegan Theatre, Year 2018

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Relative Theatrics, Year 2024
  • Type Professional, Organization Alleyway Theatre Inc., Year 2022

Awards

  • MACH33: Festival of New Science-Driven Plays
    The Caltech and Pasadena Playhouse
    Selection
    2020
  • Local Theater Company’s 10th annual Local Lab 2021
    Local Theater Company
    Semi-Finalist
    2020
  • MACH33: Festival of New Science-Driven Plays
    The Caltech and Pasadena Playhouse
    Semi-Finalist
    2019