A hysterically funny send-up of corporate life and how essential workers were treated during the pandemic. The laughs come quickly - and so do the insights - in this clever play. Anyone who's ever worked for a corporation - or dealt with one - will appreciate Higbee's razor-sharp wit. Also, zombies!!! I saw this at the Festival of Ten at SUNY Brockport (NY) and it was a huge crowd pleaser!

An Essential Play is a hilarious and unexpectedly insightful look at the zombie apocalypse through the eyes of an overlooked essential worker. With wit and absurdity, Higbee balances humor with a surprising take on survival. Definitely a must-read for fans of dark comedy!

Ellen has discovered the way to put an end to the Zombie Apocalypse. All you have to do is... Wait. I can't tell you. You have to find out by yourself. But here's a little hint: I hope you like Kenny G.

Rand's reputation as a jokey playwright is well-established, and this short piece confirms that. And even if you're not into "The Walking Dead" and its undead series of sequels, prequels, and merchandising, this play will inform you, as well as teach you a bit about cranial anatomy.