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The Time Machine (Fox)

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  4w, 5m

When a mysterious package is sent to a father and his 15-year-old daughter, they discover a secret that leads them on an adventure. A pacy drama that spans from the 19th century to modern day. Inspired by H.G. Wells’ classic novel The Time Machine.

The Time Machine (Fox)

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 5m
  • Duration
    Duration
    105 Minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller, Science Fiction
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary

A new, freshly imagined adventure ignites from the pages of H.G. Wells! An unexpected delivery containing a puzzling box of clues leads to the Time Machine itself. Now the race is on from today’s perplexing world into the baffling past then back again in an anxious chase against time to save the world. Experience a mystical, scientific wonder that moves through the ages, chasing a coveted treasure, dubious friendship, and lost love. Can this be real? Does time travel really exist? Buckle up for a journey into the unknown!

History

The Time Machine premiered at Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy, Utah, in May 2024. It was directed by Dave Tinney.

Bradley Mason – American; a kind, fun, and endearing father to Skye who has a good relationship with her; uses walking supports or a wheelchair; late thirties through forties 
Mr. Backman/Albert Einstein/Guard – British; a distinguished gentleman/the well-known, older version of Einstein; any mature adult age 
Skye Mason – American; Bradley’s whip-smart daughter; eager and determined; about fifteen 
Helene Briggs – American; a no-nonsense scientist who seems younger than her age; Bradley’s mother-in-law and Skye’s grandmother; late fifties through sixties 
Young Helene/Woman/Mom – British; the brilliant, younger version of Helene/a woman at the Paris fair/Skye’s mother; mid twenties 
William Morris/Man – British; a wealthy man preaching social reform/attendee of Paris fair/telegram man; forties or older
Gregory Whitman – British; Helene’s friend and lab partner; a thinker and schemer; mid to late twenties 
Mrs. Morris/Presenter – British; a married, wealthy woman of her time, the late nineteenth century/French scientific exhibit presenter and performer; forties or older 
H.G. Wells – British; the man that will become the famous science fiction writer; mid twenties

  • Time Period Present Day, 1950s, 19th Century
  • Setting

    Multiple settings. 1888–89, 1950, and modern day.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes, Period Costumes
  • Duration 105 Minutes

Media

“The plot is heart-pounding with characters you root for and dialogue that drives both. History, science, and art combine to create contemporary entertainment that feels like a blockbuster movie.” – Broadway World 

“Fox’s script does a wonderful job of pulling in details of Wells’ book and staying true to some of the elements of The Time Machine, while crafting characters and a plot that are entirely original and continually engaging.” – Talkin’ Broadway

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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Authors

Michael D. Fox

Michael D. Fox is a lifelong theater professional and devotee from a tiny farming community in extreme northern Utah. After attending Southern Utah University, home of the Tony-award winning Utah Shakespeare Festival, on a performance scholarship, he eventually earned a B.S. ...
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