The Wild Boar Of Chernobyl

by Francesca Pazniokas

In the wake of a devastating nuclear war, Americans have been forced to rebuild their lives underground. Scientists insist it's too dangerous for citizens to survive on Earth's radioactive surface, but a fast-growing cult, led by a preacher and his mysterious family, believe otherwise. They're determined to return to the surface, no matter the cost. THE WILD BOAR OF CHERNOBYL is a futuristic fable about the...

In the wake of a devastating nuclear war, Americans have been forced to rebuild their lives underground. Scientists insist it's too dangerous for citizens to survive on Earth's radioactive surface, but a fast-growing cult, led by a preacher and his mysterious family, believe otherwise. They're determined to return to the surface, no matter the cost. THE WILD BOAR OF CHERNOBYL is a futuristic fable about the struggle of faith vs. fact, and fanaticism vs. science.

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The Wild Boar Of Chernobyl

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  • Eliza Palter: The Wild Boar Of Chernobyl by Francesca Pazniokas
    “

    An impactful and Grimm little nightmare!! This play radiates something quite haunted and horrible in all of the best ways. Pazniokas has created an exceptionally vivid world for designers to play with, and the text effectively immerses us into that world without working too hard. So good!

    An impactful and Grimm little nightmare!! This play radiates something quite haunted and horrible in all of the best ways. Pazniokas has created an exceptionally vivid world for designers to play with, and the text effectively immerses us into that world without working too hard. So good!

    ”
  • Kristen Palmer: The Wild Boar Of Chernobyl by Francesca Pazniokas
    “

    a play with its own gravity that pulls you in and keeps you there as there gets creepier and creepier. such a great read!

    a play with its own gravity that pulls you in and keeps you there as there gets creepier and creepier. such a great read!

    ”
  • Conor McShane: The Wild Boar Of Chernobyl by Francesca Pazniokas
    “

    Wow. A wonderfully freaky play that serves as an effective parable of the dangers of religious dogma divorced from reality and a ripping good slice of sci-fi horror to boot. An incredibly effective read that I would absolutely love to see on stage!

    Wow. A wonderfully freaky play that serves as an effective parable of the dangers of religious dogma divorced from reality and a ripping good slice of sci-fi horror to boot. An incredibly effective read that I would absolutely love to see on stage!

    ”
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Character Information

  • Mother
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Father
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • One
    7 or 8, but should be played by an older actress
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Two
    7 or 8, but should be played by an older actress
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Doctor
    30s+
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Girl
    7 or 8, but should be played by an older actress
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Governor
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

  • Reading, The Parsnip Ship, 2023
  • Workshop, Reed College, 2023
  • Reading, Copious Love Productions, Seattle, 2019
  • Workshop, Matchstick Theatre, 2019
  • Reading, Project Y Playwrights Group, 2018

Awards

  • The Ground Floor
    Berkeley Rep
    Semi-Finalist
    2018