Not Since Adam

"Not since Adam has any human known such solitude."

Most know the names of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, the first men to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission. But few know the name of the third astronaut who remained in lunar orbit, waiting for his friends to return from the lunar surface; Michael Collins. He spent 25 hours in the command module Columbia alone, half of that spent in radio silence...

"Not since Adam has any human known such solitude."

Most know the names of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, the first men to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission. But few know the name of the third astronaut who remained in lunar orbit, waiting for his friends to return from the lunar surface; Michael Collins. He spent 25 hours in the command module Columbia alone, half of that spent in radio silence, completely cut off from any other person. This alternate-history play explores that solitude, his fears and his hopes as he drifts around the Moon, and what happens when something goes wrong on the surface.

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  • J. Chavez: Not Since Adam

    Stevens really captures the beauty and terror in the concept of isolation. His use of language and silence is amazing to experience. I was lucky enough to see a reading of this at KCACTF Region 7 Festival 52. Stevens does a phenomenal job of incorporating science and theatre. Worth the read!

    Stevens really captures the beauty and terror in the concept of isolation. His use of language and silence is amazing to experience. I was lucky enough to see a reading of this at KCACTF Region 7 Festival 52. Stevens does a phenomenal job of incorporating science and theatre. Worth the read!

Mike is the only character seen on stage, all other characters are voices heard over the radio. Although the characters in this play are based on real cis white men, please feel free to cast outside of that.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization KCACTF - Region VII, Year 2020
  • Type Reading, Organization Not So Staged Readings, Year 2020