The Earth is Flat

The Earth is Flat

The Earth is Flat

The Earth is Flat

The Earth is Flat

Overview

A coming-of-age story set in Calhoun Hall, the play follows purple-haired Ethan as he takes his first tentative steps toward self-knowledge. Day one he meets his roommate Derek, who's popular, social, and seems to have it all together. Day two, Ethan's brother dies in an accident, sending Ethan back home to deal with his ambitious sister and his pill-addicted mother. While there, Derek and him write letters where Derek reveals he's become obsessed with conspiracy theories about the earth being flat. When Ethan returns to college, he and Derek share a kiss, but Derek isn't gay, and Ethan's embarrassment propels him further toward the theories and a Youtuber. Will they ever repair their friendship? Will college ever be "normal"?

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Cautions

  • Caution Alcohol Alcohol
  • Caution Strong Language Strong Language
  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes

Details

  • Genre: Romantic Comedy
  • Time Period: Contemporary
  • Cast Attributes: Role(s) for Teen(s), Flexible Cast Size, Multicultural Casting
  • Target Audience: Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)

Authors

Todd Almond

Todd Almond is a composer, lyricist and playwright. For The Public Theater/Shakespeare in the Park, he wrote the music and lyrics for the Public Works production of The Tempest at the Delacorte Theater (a production in which he also starred as Ariel). His musicals include Gir ...
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