Synapse [One Act]

by Mary Beringer

When Mrs. Brown's husband disappears, she gets an offer from his employer- a technology company that can put Mr. Brown's brain into the body of a willing participant, essentially bringing him back to life. Eventually, Mrs. Brown agrees, but quickly comes to regret that decision.

When Mrs. Brown's husband disappears, she gets an offer from his employer- a technology company that can put Mr. Brown's brain into the body of a willing participant, essentially bringing him back to life. Eventually, Mrs. Brown agrees, but quickly comes to regret that decision.

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Synapse [One Act]

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  • Carolyn Guido Clifford: Synapse [One Act] by Mary Beringer
    “

    An exciting and tight play! Synapse's stylistic, sci-fi inspiration is perfectly utilized and highly theatrical. I love the use of science as a metaphor the patriarchy.

    An exciting and tight play! Synapse's stylistic, sci-fi inspiration is perfectly utilized and highly theatrical. I love the use of science as a metaphor the patriarchy.

    ”

Character Information

Genders are theoretically flexible, but ideally Judith is the only woman, to maintain the playwright’s original vision.
  • JUDITH BROWN
    A classic housewife, grieving the loss of her husband. She is more intelligent than people give her credit for, but very trusting.
    20s-30s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • DR. JAMES CONNORS
    Male, older than Judith. A neurologist working for The Freeman Group. He knows what he wants and how to get it.
    Older than Judith
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • DENNIS
    An impoverished man desperate for any way to pay his family’s expenses.
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • RICHARD BROWN
    Judith’s husband and a scientist.
    20s-30s
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, Cincinnati Lab Theater, 2024
  • Reading, Cincinnati Playwright's Initiative, 2023
  • Reading, The Ghostlight Stage Company, 2023