Post Mortem Depression

by Ethan Alltop

A mysterious man walks into a bar, strikes up a conversation with the only person in the joint, and what unravels is a hilarious, poignant, and terrifying descent into the joys of friendship and the atrocities of human nature. One part modern day western, one part vampire story; but at its undead heart is the uncomfortable truth that we are actually the monsters...even when we're talking to a vampire.

A mysterious man walks into a bar, strikes up a conversation with the only person in the joint, and what unravels is a hilarious, poignant, and terrifying descent into the joys of friendship and the atrocities of human nature. One part modern day western, one part vampire story; but at its undead heart is the uncomfortable truth that we are actually the monsters...even when we're talking to a vampire.

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Post Mortem Depression

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  • Wolfgang Jones: Post Mortem Depression by Ethan Alltop
    “

    POST-MORTEM DEPRESSION is a lively, thoughtful piece. Alltop delivers a fast-paced one-act that keeps the audience on its toes.

    POST-MORTEM DEPRESSION is a lively, thoughtful piece. Alltop delivers a fast-paced one-act that keeps the audience on its toes.

    ”
  • Doug DeVita: Post Mortem Depression by Ethan Alltop
    “

    What starts as a (possible) romantic comedy, complete with the requisite meet-cute and resistance, quickly turns into a pseudo horror comedy that gives one pause: who really are the monsters in this world? Alltop’s dialogue is by turns witty, funny, probing, and provocative, as are his characters. A fun piece with dark undercurrents, this would be wonderful in Halloween festivals. Hell, it would be wonderful in any festival, particularly one set in a bar.

    What starts as a (possible) romantic comedy, complete with the requisite meet-cute and resistance, quickly turns into a pseudo horror comedy that gives one pause: who really are the monsters in this world? Alltop’s dialogue is by turns witty, funny, probing, and provocative, as are his characters. A fun piece with dark undercurrents, this would be wonderful in Halloween festivals. Hell, it would be wonderful in any festival, particularly one set in a bar.

    ”

Character Information

  • Barkeep
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Jade
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Chad
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Production History

  • University, Student Theatre Association of Indiana State University, 2016