Backwards at the Speed of Light

Backwards at the Speed of Light by Anna Moench

(17)
Productions (9)
Comedy/Drama
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35 - 45 minutes
2 W, 2 M, 11 Any (15-20 actors possible: 2-18 W, 2-18 M)
Set: Flexible. Minimum: 3 chairs and a telescope.

Three of Earth's finest have set off on the Encounter Mission, a thousand-year journey to the planet Syrnac. In order to survive the long mission, Commander Michaelson, Lieutenant Vega, and Dr. Carmine are "Rebooted" every hundred years into adolescent bodies. But just after their first Reboot, they wake to a message from NASA: the mission has been canceled. Michaelson intends to follow orders and return to Earth, but Dr. Carmine has other plans and wrests control of the ship. A true flight of fancy that explores teamwork, bullying, and courage under pressure.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99

*The per performance fee begins at $55. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

Play Details

Three of Earth's finest have set off on the Encounter Mission, a thousand-year journey to the planet Syrnac. In order to survive the long mission, Commander Michaelson, Lieutenant Vega, and Dr. Carmine are "Rebooted" every hundred years into adolescent bodies. But just after their first Reboot, they wake to a message from NASA: the mission has been canceled. Michaelson intends to follow orders and return to Earth, but Dr. Carmine has other plans and wrests control of the ship. A true flight of fancy that explores teamwork, bullying, and courage under pressure.

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 2 W, 2 M, 11 Any (15-20 actors possible: 2-18 W, 2-18 M)
  • Set: Flexible. Minimum: 3 chairs and a telescope.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-425-7

Production History

DEC 15, 2022 - DEC 16, 2022
Bancroft Middle School
San Leandro, CA United States
Bancroft Middle School San Leandro, CA United States
NOV 17, 2022 - NOV 17, 2022
Breed Middle School
Lynn, MA United States
Breed Middle School Lynn, MA United States
APR 29, 2022 - APR 30, 2022
New Horizons Community Theatre
Saint John, NB Canada
New Horizons Community Theatre Saint John, NB Canada
FEB 05, 2022 - FEB 05, 2022
Manchester High School
Midlothian, VA United States
Manchester High School Midlothian, VA United States
OCT 03, 2019 - OCT 05, 2019
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Richland, MS United States
St. Andrew's Episcopal School Richland, MS United States
MAR 15, 2019 - MAR 16, 2019
Northmont High School
Clayton, OH United States
Northmont High School Clayton, OH United States
FEB 01, 2018 - FEB 28, 2018
Chisholm Trail MS
Fort Worth, TX United States
Chisholm Trail MS Fort Worth, TX United States
MAY 06, 2017 - MAY 06, 2017
Azle High School
Azle, TX United States
Azle High School Azle, TX United States
NOV 17, 2011 - NOV 20, 2011
Haggard Middle School
Plano, TX United States
Haggard Middle School Plano, TX United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.