The Here And Now

by Craig Garcia

In the aftermath of catastrophic hurricanes crippling New York and the violence in the chaos the storms have caused, a mandatory military evacuation order pushes millions out onto the roads. David and Miriam frantically prepare to go find their son who is missing in the confusion when a woman and her young daughter arrive desperately need their help. Trapped without power and waiting for daybreak, they begin to...

In the aftermath of catastrophic hurricanes crippling New York and the violence in the chaos the storms have caused, a mandatory military evacuation order pushes millions out onto the roads. David and Miriam frantically prepare to go find their son who is missing in the confusion when a woman and her young daughter arrive desperately need their help. Trapped without power and waiting for daybreak, they begin to turn on one another as the reality of how a forever transformed world will upend the rest of their lives.

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  • Juan Ramirez, Jr.: The Here And Now

    As a National Committee Reader for the Bay Area Playwrights Festival, I read this deeply engaging play set after two hurricanes, non-stop rain and a city burning to the ground, where married couple David and Miriam wait for their son Mike to return from a food run, when Sarah and her young daughter Frannie arrive, hoping for help. The play tackles privilege and equity, asking the characters to find common ground, and in return, asking audiences to also ask themselves the same questions.

    As a National Committee Reader for the Bay Area Playwrights Festival, I read this deeply engaging play set after two hurricanes, non-stop rain and a city burning to the ground, where married couple David and Miriam wait for their son Mike to return from a food run, when Sarah and her young daughter Frannie arrive, hoping for help. The play tackles privilege and equity, asking the characters to find common ground, and in return, asking audiences to also ask themselves the same questions.

  • Cheryl Bear: The Here And Now

    An eye opening study of humanity search as a shared struggle in desperation to survive with loved ones in tact tests limits. Well done.

    An eye opening study of humanity search as a shared struggle in desperation to survive with loved ones in tact tests limits. Well done.

Awards

  • Bay Area Playwrights Festival
    Bay Area Playwrights Foundation
    Semi-Finalist
    2023