After (10 min play)

by Rich Helms

10 minute play (one arc from full After audio drama.) Written for a simple stage and four characters.

Have you given much thought … to what happens … when you die? If you have a notion of heading up … or down ... well, have I got a surprise for you!
On this day, Todd is feeling on top of the world. He breezed through school; his computer programming career … is on the fast track; and he’s ready to propose to...

10 minute play (one arc from full After audio drama.) Written for a simple stage and four characters.

Have you given much thought … to what happens … when you die? If you have a notion of heading up … or down ... well, have I got a surprise for you!
On this day, Todd is feeling on top of the world. He breezed through school; his computer programming career … is on the fast track; and he’s ready to propose to the love of his life.
[Gunshot]
But now, he finds himself on the bank floor. Todd waves his hands in front of people’s faces … screams at them … and nothing.

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After (10 min play)

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  • James Binz: After (10 min play) by Rich Helms
    “

    Exceptional look at the afterlife with a powerful premise and characters that are unique and unexpected. The dialogue is crisp and true to life (or death?). The final moment is abrupt but fitting. Well written and would be fascinating on stage.

    Exceptional look at the afterlife with a powerful premise and characters that are unique and unexpected. The dialogue is crisp and true to life (or death?). The final moment is abrupt but fitting. Well written and would be fascinating on stage.

    ”
  • Ryan Kaminski: After (10 min play) by Rich Helms
    “

    Truly original! I love the world that is created for the characters here. It's simple yet well thought out. All the characters are engaging, and the piece offers the perfect amount of laughs, sentiment, and hope. I would love to see this staged, and I would love to see hear the full audio drama. Well done!

    Truly original! I love the world that is created for the characters here. It's simple yet well thought out. All the characters are engaging, and the piece offers the perfect amount of laughs, sentiment, and hope. I would love to see this staged, and I would love to see hear the full audio drama. Well done!

    ”
  • Tom Erb: After (10 min play) by Rich Helms
    “

    “After” is a thought-provoking play where Rich Helms crafts a world where the dead, known as ‘Passers’, still linger on earth, visible only to each other. The characters, Todd and Brat, navigate this new existence with a mix of bewilderment and wit, offering a fresh take on life after death. The dialogue is sharp, the concept intriguing, and the play leaves audiences reflecting on the ties that bind us, even beyond the grave. It’s a quick yet memorable journey through the ‘After.’

    “After” is a thought-provoking play where Rich Helms crafts a world where the dead, known as ‘Passers’, still linger on earth, visible only to each other. The characters, Todd and Brat, navigate this new existence with a mix of bewilderment and wit, offering a fresh take on life after death. The dialogue is sharp, the concept intriguing, and the play leaves audiences reflecting on the ties that bind us, even beyond the grave. It’s a quick yet memorable journey through the ‘After.’

    ”