Path of Least Regret

by Brian Gene White

At JPL's Deep Space Network, two Aces (spacecraft operators) look forward to the ten minutes a week that their schedules overlap: One operating a rover that is driving on Mars, the other operating the oldest spacecraft in history. Will they ever get the moment right or will they continue to deal with missed connections.

At JPL's Deep Space Network, two Aces (spacecraft operators) look forward to the ten minutes a week that their schedules overlap: One operating a rover that is driving on Mars, the other operating the oldest spacecraft in history. Will they ever get the moment right or will they continue to deal with missed connections.

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Path of Least Regret

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  • Jacob York: Path of Least Regret by Brian Gene White
    “

    I really loved this piece. It's simultaneously vast and intimate. It makes the majesty of space feel accessible. This is a play for anyone who cried thinking about the Mars Rover singing Happy Birthday to itself, parked on a planet far from any human touch.

    It makes me long for connection, no matter the distance.

    I really loved this piece. It's simultaneously vast and intimate. It makes the majesty of space feel accessible. This is a play for anyone who cried thinking about the Mars Rover singing Happy Birthday to itself, parked on a planet far from any human touch.

    It makes me long for connection, no matter the distance.

    ”

Character Information

Two actors will need to control the spacecraft. They can either be Henry/Mary or you can hire separate puppetteers/actors.
  • Vera
    40's - 50's
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Turner
    30's - 40's
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Henry
    50's - 60's
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Mary
    30's - 60's
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, Moving Arts Theatre, 2023
  • Reading, Loading Dock Theatre, 2023

Awards

  • National Playwright's Conference
    Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center
    Semi-Finalist
    2024
  • Best Script
    New Media Film Festival
    Winner
    2023