Oh, No! I Flew Too Close to the Sun!

by Rand Higbee

It is Rome in 120 A.D. Festus is quite excited when he learns that he has been cast in the role of Icarus in a performance at the Colosseum. However, his enthusiasm quickly wanes when stage workers Sabina and Brutus gradually fill him in as to what exactly the role requires.

It is Rome in 120 A.D. Festus is quite excited when he learns that he has been cast in the role of Icarus in a performance at the Colosseum. However, his enthusiasm quickly wanes when stage workers Sabina and Brutus gradually fill him in as to what exactly the role requires.

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  • Brian C Petti: Oh, No! I Flew Too Close to the Sun! by Rand Higbee
    “

    I'm on a bill with this play at Seoul Players in November, so I figured I'd give it a read. Talk about the actor's nightmare! This dark comedy is on a one-way trip, and lands with a thud. Brutus' contributions are hysterical.

    I'm on a bill with this play at Seoul Players in November, so I figured I'd give it a read. Talk about the actor's nightmare! This dark comedy is on a one-way trip, and lands with a thud. Brutus' contributions are hysterical.

    ”
  • Ian Thal: Oh, No! I Flew Too Close to the Sun! by Rand Higbee
    “

    Rand Higbee's gallows humor backstage comedy OH, NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN! is perfectly wound from setup to impactful conclusion like a classic Loony Tunes cartoon.

    Rand Higbee's gallows humor backstage comedy OH, NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN! is perfectly wound from setup to impactful conclusion like a classic Loony Tunes cartoon.

    ”
  • Evan Baughfman: Oh, No! I Flew Too Close to the Sun! by Rand Higbee
    “

    When a Greek myth hits the Roman Colosseum, the audience cheers (and chuckles)! A fun, dark, clever ride about throwing (flinging) oneself onto the stage. Now available for listening on the Gather by the Ghost Light podcast!

    When a Greek myth hits the Roman Colosseum, the audience cheers (and chuckles)! A fun, dark, clever ride about throwing (flinging) oneself onto the stage. Now available for listening on the Gather by the Ghost Light podcast!

    ”
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Character Information

  • Sabina
    She makes costumes for shows at the Colosseum.
    30
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Festus
    A new actor at the Colosseum.
    25
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Brutus
    He creates some special effects at the Colosseum.
    35
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Development History

  • Reading, Valdez Last Frontier Theatre Conference in Valdez, AK, 2018
  • Reading, Midwest Dramatists Conference in Olathe, KS , 2018

Production History

  • Community Theater, Edmonds Driftwood Players (Edmonds, WA), 2018
  • Professional, New Jersey Repertory Company (Long Branch, NJ), 2018

Awards

  • Audience Favorite and Judges Favorite at the 9th Annual Festival of Shorts
    Edmonds Driftwoods Players
    2018