Akeldama, a quarantine play

by Chandler Hubbard

The sun stopped rising, and that's not the weirdest thing that happened today.

Lost, listless and lonely, Poppy suddenly finds herself transported to - well, she's not quite sure where, when, or why she is. All she knows is the sun stopped rising this morning and she's trapped in a witch-catching cage. Rumor has it the last witch in the world has just died, but that hasn't stopped the locals from trying to...

The sun stopped rising, and that's not the weirdest thing that happened today.

Lost, listless and lonely, Poppy suddenly finds herself transported to - well, she's not quite sure where, when, or why she is. All she knows is the sun stopped rising this morning and she's trapped in a witch-catching cage. Rumor has it the last witch in the world has just died, but that hasn't stopped the locals from trying to find someone to blame. Poppy must join a ragtag group of dullards, cowards and schemers to find a way to save the world and get back home, assuming home is still where she left it.

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Akeldama, a quarantine play

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  • Annalise Cain: Akeldama, a quarantine play by Chandler Hubbard
    “

    This is one of the loveliest apocalyptic plays I've encountered. The wordplay, images and Over-The-Garden-Wall-esque world are delightful. This play successfully captures the feeling of, and the transformation within monotony in the face of dire crisis.

    This is one of the loveliest apocalyptic plays I've encountered. The wordplay, images and Over-The-Garden-Wall-esque world are delightful. This play successfully captures the feeling of, and the transformation within monotony in the face of dire crisis.

    ”
  • Megan Rivkin: Akeldama, a quarantine play by Chandler Hubbard
    “

    Chandler Hubbard brings up big questions with lots of laughs along the way in “Akeldama.” One moment the quick back-and-forth has you laughing, and suddenly you’re faced with a stunning description of grief. Some of the word-play (see: an attorney named Lionel Moore) will make you laugh out loud. Very relatable to anyone who has ever felt like they were trapped in a cage surrounded by impossible men. Great choice if you’re looking for something intense.
    I loved:
    “We are simply two men standing in the same place at the same time.”
    “That’s what male friendships are.”

    Chandler Hubbard brings up big questions with lots of laughs along the way in “Akeldama.” One moment the quick back-and-forth has you laughing, and suddenly you’re faced with a stunning description of grief. Some of the word-play (see: an attorney named Lionel Moore) will make you laugh out loud. Very relatable to anyone who has ever felt like they were trapped in a cage surrounded by impossible men. Great choice if you’re looking for something intense.
    I loved:
    “We are simply two men standing in the same place at the same time.”
    “That’s what male friendships are.”

    ”

Character Information

1 woman
2 men
1 gender non-confirming/non-binary
  • Poppy
    a witch to be burned
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Paul
    a man to do the burning
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Jude
    a lost cause
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Lionel Moore
    unfamiliar
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Residency, IATI, 2021