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Eclipse (Wells)

Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  5w, 2m, 21 any gender (adult), 6 any gender (youth)

In 1994, a lunar eclipse’s path of totality sweeps across the United States, and Americans of all kinds look to the future for love, success, a first shot, a second chance and more and character is changed by the once-in-a-generation eclipse.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 2m, 21 any gender (adult), 6 any gender (youth)
  • Duration
    Duration
    75 Minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences

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Summary

May 10, 1994: A lunar eclipse’s path of totality sweeps across the United States, and Americans of all kinds look to the future for love, success, a first shot, a second chance and more. In a series of sweet and hopeful snapshots, a teenager works up the nerve to talk to their crush, a window washer feels inspired by Romeo and Juliet, a Radio Shack customer discovers new technology, and an amateur investigator looks for signs of alien life. Each character is changed by the once-in-a-generation eclipse, a reminder of our connection to the cosmos and each other.

History

Eclipse was published in 2025.

Black Hole Sun
NICK/NICOLE STEVENS – An excited meteorologist.
DEVIN WILLIAMS – Newscaster.

Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
JENNY/JIMMY – Card-carrying member of the E.T. Files.
SAM – Just wants to see the eclipse.
ALIEN – A possible lifeform from another planet.

Achy, Breaky Heart
MICHELLE/MICHAEL – A teen with a crush.
MOM/DAD – Their parent who is trying to be supportive.
OFFSTAGE VOICE – The voice on the other end of the telephone.

Runaway Train
SWIRLEY MCSTASH – Mustache-twirling melodrama villain; male.
DAMSEL – Typical damsel in distress; female.
DIRK DAUNTLESS – Bumbling hero; male.
DIRECTOR – Director of the melodrama.
ASSISTANT – Production assistant.
FANS – Two fans of Dirk; female.

Come to My Window
REMY – A window washer.
JULES – A doctor.
NURSE – A no-nonsense nurse who’s having a bad day.

Whoomp! (There It Is)
DANNY/DANI – A technologically impaired shopper.
TAYLOR – A Radio Shack employee.

The Sign
ROWAN – Wondering about a new sign.
CHRIS/CHRISTINA – Believes in aliens.
ALIEN – A possible lifeform from another planet.

Smells Like Teen Spirit
SARAH/STEVE – Cheerleader.
GABBY/GABE – Grunge music-loving student.
CHEERLEADERS – Two (or more) of Sarah’s friends.

Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm
PAIGE/PAUL – Talkative person on a first date picnic.
BRIAN/BRIANNA – Their nervous companion.

I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)
KAREN – A housewife who wants a special gift for her husband; female.
LUCY – A friend with an idea; female.
FRANCOISE/FRANCESCA – The maestro of makeovers.

Under the Bridge
MARK/MARISSA – A teen doing community service.
OFFICER – Oversees community service.
CHARLIE – A homeless person.

  • Time Period 1990s
  • Setting

    Various cities in the United States during an eclipse. May 10, 1994.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes, Period Costumes
  • Duration 75 Minutes

Media

Videos

  • An Interview with Tracy Wells – The Scene Podcast youtube thumbnail

    An Interview with Tracy Wells – The Scene Podcast

Licensing & Materials

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

Authors

Tracy Wells

Tracy Wells has loved seeing stories come to life on stage for as long as she can remember. In high school, she was able to tread the boards herself in a few starring roles in her drama department. Alas, like her character in A Chorus Line, Kristine, she couldn’t really sing, ...

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