THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING

by Monica Cross

[Ten-minute Science Fiction Play]
Also, adapted for zoom. Contact playwright for Zoom Edition.
Cindi and Dell are on an important mission to find a planet on which to scatter the seeds of humanity and foster a new civilization. But they’ve been out in space longer than anyone anticipated. On Cindi’s 400th birthday, they stand on the Observation Deck, just a thin stasis barrier between them and the void of space...

[Ten-minute Science Fiction Play]
Also, adapted for zoom. Contact playwright for Zoom Edition.
Cindi and Dell are on an important mission to find a planet on which to scatter the seeds of humanity and foster a new civilization. But they’ve been out in space longer than anyone anticipated. On Cindi’s 400th birthday, they stand on the Observation Deck, just a thin stasis barrier between them and the void of space. Cindi holds all that is left of humanity in a small box. Dell tries to keep them on mission as the two fight over the container and the meaning of life itself.

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THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING

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  • Cam Eickmeyer: THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING by Monica Cross
    “

    In the middle of an interesting sci-fi story of a mission to extend humanity across the cosmos, lies a touching story of connection and the human experience. To exist, or even just exist forever, is not the point to Cindi and Dell as they contemplate what they want from life adrift in space. Questions we on Earth would be wise to ask.

    In the middle of an interesting sci-fi story of a mission to extend humanity across the cosmos, lies a touching story of connection and the human experience. To exist, or even just exist forever, is not the point to Cindi and Dell as they contemplate what they want from life adrift in space. Questions we on Earth would be wise to ask.

    ”
  • Lainie Vansant: THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING by Monica Cross
    “

    I love how well Cross has captured the pace of people who have existed for hundreds of years and need to make a decision right now. There's a specificity in that conflict, and it's captured beautifully here. Great character work for two actors who want to think outside of our universe -- just lovely!

    I love how well Cross has captured the pace of people who have existed for hundreds of years and need to make a decision right now. There's a specificity in that conflict, and it's captured beautifully here. Great character work for two actors who want to think outside of our universe -- just lovely!

    ”
  • Steven G. Martin: THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING by Monica Cross
    “

    I love this play. Fantastic, epic science fiction told at the most intimate scale by Monica Cross.

    I love this play. Fantastic, epic science fiction told at the most intimate scale by Monica Cross.

    ”
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Character Information

I believe in and support the use of identity conscious casting in an expansive and intersectional way throughout my work. I promote racial, ethnic, gender, ability, and size diversity in the casting choices used to produce this play.
  • Cindi
    Tired of the mission.
    400, looks 30
    Any
    Agender
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
  • Dell
    Very committed to Cindi
    A few years shy of 400, looks about 25.
    Any
    Agender
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s

Production History

  • University, Northland Pioneer College, 2022
  • University, The Actors Conservatory at Artists Rep, 2021
  • Fringe, Harpy Productions, 2020

Awards

  • The Future Audio Fiction Podcast
    Broken Arts Entertainment
    Finalist
    2024