Atwater (or, On the Influence of Carbonic Acid in the Air upon the Temperature of the Ground)

by Matt Schatz

Two couples are stuck together in a small house on Los Angeles' East Side during an apocalyptic rainstorm. A talking bird delivers omniscient monologues from time to time. I think it all has something to do with climate change, but don't hold me to that.

Two couples are stuck together in a small house on Los Angeles' East Side during an apocalyptic rainstorm. A talking bird delivers omniscient monologues from time to time. I think it all has something to do with climate change, but don't hold me to that.

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Atwater (or, On the Influence of Carbonic Acid in the Air upon the Temperature of the Ground)

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  • Jennifer Maisel: Atwater (or, On the Influence of Carbonic Acid in the Air upon the Temperature of the Ground) by Matt Schatz
    “

    Matt Schatz is a master of deft dialogue that cuts to the heart while making you laugh. This play is so ridiculously funny and unexpected. And the talking bird is a gem!

    Matt Schatz is a master of deft dialogue that cuts to the heart while making you laugh. This play is so ridiculously funny and unexpected. And the talking bird is a gem!

    ”
  • Deb Hiett: Atwater (or, On the Influence of Carbonic Acid in the Air upon the Temperature of the Ground) by Matt Schatz
    “

    What a hoot! This play is so much fun, and a deft commentary on the state of the world at the moment. The set machinations alone would be entertaining enough to watch, but Schatz creates characters who reveal themselves slowly and carefully/carelessly, so it's that trainwreck you love to see. Is it a reflection of the trainwreck we're all actually living in? Are we gonna be okay at the end? Read it (produce it) and see for yourself. Highly recommend.

    What a hoot! This play is so much fun, and a deft commentary on the state of the world at the moment. The set machinations alone would be entertaining enough to watch, but Schatz creates characters who reveal themselves slowly and carefully/carelessly, so it's that trainwreck you love to see. Is it a reflection of the trainwreck we're all actually living in? Are we gonna be okay at the end? Read it (produce it) and see for yourself. Highly recommend.

    ”
NOAH 42 Man

POLLY 37 Woman

GRACE 37 Woman

A.B. 37 Man

LYDIA __ Bird

(Lydia may be played by an additional actor or MULTIPLE actors, even, OR the other actors can switch off playing her.)

Development History

  • Reading, Playwrights Union, 2024