Advice for Astronauts

by Walt McGough

The shuttle is launching tomorrow, and everyone has come out to view it. But when one of the astronauts goes missing, the whole evening is thrown into chaos. Science, donuts and dead parrots are discussed. Also, lobsters.

The shuttle is launching tomorrow, and everyone has come out to view it. But when one of the astronauts goes missing, the whole evening is thrown into chaos. Science, donuts and dead parrots are discussed. Also, lobsters.

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Advice for Astronauts

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  • Lynn Millar: Advice for Astronauts by Walt McGough
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    What a charming play. I love the way it is presented and so want to see it on stage. With 12 characters it's not messy but a thing of beauty. And now I need a donut.

    What a charming play. I love the way it is presented and so want to see it on stage. With 12 characters it's not messy but a thing of beauty. And now I need a donut.

    ”
All parts can be played by actors of any gender, with pronouns changed to match the
truth of the situation.

Development History

  • Commission, Emerson Pre-College Summer Workshop, 2014

Production History

  • High School, Milken High School, Los Angeles, 2015

Awards

  • Milken Playwriting Prize
    Milken High School, Los Angeles CA
    Winner
    2015