# A Play About Time Travel (Or Whatever)

## Metadata

- Slug: a-play-about-time-travel
- Type: Full-length Play
- Genre: Dramedy
- Acts: 2 acts
- Duration: 90–120 minutes
- Cast: Large (15+)
- Cast Summary: 11f, 6m, 2 nb, flexible ensemble
- Movement Requirements: Flexible
- Technical Requirements: Flexible
- Performing Groups: High School/Secondary
- Primary Image: https://content.uproartheatrics.com/91g080gv7f4ma05ql2bu778a36pa

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## Authors

- By Zachary Olson (author slug: zachary-olson)

## Overview

The cast list goes up and THE QUIET SOPHOMORE TECHIE GETS THE LEAD ROLE.  *Gasp!*  The natural order of things in the theatre department is turned upside down.
This deeply entertaining ensemble dramedy follows a high school theatre as they rehearse and perform a classic play exploring the simple, everyday choices which can lead to innumerable outcomes. Relationships old and new are tested, cliques and stereotypes evolve, and super obnoxious little brothers are defeated.
A pair of quirky stage managers blast through the fourth wall to narrate the hilarious and heartbreaking complications which transform the students in ways no one could have anticipated. *A Play About Time Travel (Or Whatever)* captures the wonderful mess of adolescence, awkward courage, and the thrill of getting it right (or almost right) together.

## Cast

| Name | Role | Description |
| ---- | ---- | ---- |
| STAGE MANAGER/SIENNA | Principal | An organized and experienced Senior. The stage manager of The Winter Play and a narrator of A Play About Time Travel (Or Whatever). |
| ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER | Principal | A young, but competent sophomore.The assistant stage manager of The Winter Play and a narrator of A Play About Time Travel (Or Whatever). |
| CAITLIN/MS. GUTIERREZ | Principal | An anxious, but determined Sophomore tech kid. Plays THE LEAD in The Winter Play. |
| BRITNEY | Principal | A confident, fashionable, but entitled Senior and wannabe social media influencer. Plays THE LOVE INTEREST’S MOTHER in The Winter Play. |
| MS. MAE | Principal | The dedicated, resourceful theatre and creative writing teacher. She’s been doing this a while, has seen it all, and loves it. Mid 30s-40s.
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| SETH | Supporting | An energetic and supportive Sophomore. He is the Assistant House Manager and a tech kid for life!
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| LEVI  | Supporting | A powerhouse Senior and the light in every room. His drag alter ego is MS. JANE AUSTEN TEXAS and he plays THE NARRATOR in The Winter Play.
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| SCOTTY  | Supporting | The ultimate sports-bro and new-to-theatre Senior. Plays THE LOVE INTEREST in The Winter Play. |
| HARLOW  | Supporting | Very experienced and organized Senior House Manager. Fashionable and nonbinary.
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| JACOB | Supporting | A lovable but foolish Sophomore who doesn’t read social cues. Plays THE TENNIS PLAYER in The Winter Play. |
| NORA | Supporting | A Junior transfer student who is still figuring out how to fit in. Plays THE LEAD’S MOTHER in The Winter Play.
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| CYNTHIA | Supporting | A shy, but reliable Junior who shines onstage. Plays THE NEWSPAPER BOY in The Winter Play. |
| TEAGAN | Supporting | A Junior goofball who is really bad at accents, but uses them all the time. Plays THE MILKMAN in The Winter Play. |
| OLIVIA | Supporting | A Junior goofball, but can take things seriously. Plays THE SCIENTIST in The Winter Play. |
| CAITLIN’S LITTLE BROTHER | Supporting | Literally the worst. 6-12 years old. |
| CAITLIN’S MOM | Supporting | A supportive and loving, but sometimes distant, mom and workaholic lawyer. Mid 40s-50s.
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| CAITLIN'S DAD | Supporting | An overly supportive dad. He’s a pharmacist and loves science. Mid 40s-50s.
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| LEVI’S MOM | Supporting | Loving and supportive mom who works at their church. Mid 40s-50s.
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| P.E. TEACHER | Supporting | A stereotype with knee-high socks and short shorts. Mid 40s-60s. 
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| STUDENTS | Ensemble | The heart of the show, creating shape and movement on an otherwise almost blank stage. This can be a dedicated group depending on the size of casting needs, or it can be played with the named characters. 
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## Materials

### Available for additional fee:

| Name | Description |
| ---- | ----------- |
| 60-Minute Talkback with the Creator | A 60-minute Zoom/Google Meet with the show's creator. Licensees and guests can ask questions, share experiences, and hear about the artistic journey of the show and creative team. This can be scheduled before or after the performances. If we are unable to make scheduling work, the cost will be refunded.  |
| Video Recording License | License to create an archival recording of the show that may be distributed to the cast and crew. This does not allow publicly posting the performance. |