# After Hereafter

## Metadata

- Slug: after-hereafter
- Type: Short Play
- Genre: Dramedy
- Acts: 1 act
- Duration: ≤20 minutes
- Cast: Small (1-6)
- Cast Summary: 3f or nb [it’s also cool if a male actor plays one of the roles]
- Movement Requirements: Flexible
- Technical Requirements: Flexible
- Performing Groups:
  - Community Theatre
  - College/University
  - High School/Secondary
- Primary Image: https://content.uproartheatrics.com/4ut14310gxr93d84j74ic8ydz8up

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## Authors

- By Laura Neill (author slug: laura-neill)

## Overview

**Post-Macbeth, one witch decides she doesn't want to prophesy anymore.** This all-female, anachronistic Shakespearean sequel romps through questions of fate and free will (with a side of brownie bites). Playwright Laura Neill makes existential philosophic debate both meaningful and hilarious in under 20 minutes.
The Weird Sisters just heard about the fallout of their “shalt be king hereafter” prophecy. Macbeth is dead, Scotland is in ruins, etc. The three of them react differently to this news: Verity wants to change their ways and deliver more uplifting prophecies. Elmgard wants to continue their tradition of passing on Hecate’s prophecies from the anachronistic fax machine in their cave. And Lenny wants to go rogue and deliver the bloodiest prophecies possible. Which of the witches is fated to get her way? And does fate have anything to do with it, anyway?
**Did this ‘lil nugget just make you hungry for more? *After Hereafter* appears in the full-length collection [Almost Tragic: Shakespeare's Not-Dead Heroines](https://www.uproartheatrics.com/shows/almost-tragic), featuring four Shakespeare sequels brimming with laugh-out-loud humor and exceptional roles for women.

## Cast

| Name | Description |
| ---- | ---- |
| VERITY | A witch. An idealist. Wants to make a positive difference in the world. |
| LENNY | A witch. An anarchist. Wants to be entertained. |
| ELMGARD | A witch. A purist. Wants to follow the right path. |

## Materials

### Available for additional fee:

| Name | Description |
| ---- | ----------- |
| 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. |
| 60-Minute Talkback with the Creator | A 60-minute Zoom/Google Meet with one or more of the show's creator(s). 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. |