Darkside
by Ken Jones

Name: Darkside
Brand: Ken Jones
SKU: 9780573691157
Rating: 3.18 (12 reviews)

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

90 mins1970sFlexible Cast SizeBare Stage/Simple SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers have a mixed response to the play, with some finding it deeply flawed while others praise its compelling drama and humor. Many appreciate the thematic depth and relevance of exploring human emotions through the lens of astronauts. Overall, it is seen as a riveting and engaging piece, though some critique the script itself.

Compelling drama with humorThematic depth and relevanceRiveting and engagingUnique portrayal of astronautsDeeply flawed script

Synopsis

Darkside: A play [paperback] Jones, Ken [Jan 01, 1989]

Press Reviews

"Spellbinding... The play has it all soul, suspense, symbolism and surprises. Add to that medley a dash of humor and a speck of irony."
— Denver Register

"The moon is more than a place for the misbegotten. It's a godless wilderness where hopes, dreams, fears and frustrations are easily cauterized; where love and death coexist in zero gravity. Yet it is also a perfect allegorical backdrop for human frailties, especially the loneliness of the long-distance heroes."
— Rocky Mountain News

"Stars twinkle all around and the big blue marble of earth eerily arises in this haunting new play."
— Time Magazine

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Edward Scott Stone an astronaut, Lunar Module Pilot	—	—	an astronaut, Lunar Module Pilot
Beth Griffin wife of Bill Griffin	female	—	wife of Bill Griffin
Gigi Stone wife of Ed Stone	female	—	wife of Ed Stone
Reporter a television reporter	—	—	a television reporter
Technicians used only if suggested pre-show is used	—	—	used only if suggested pre-show is used
Capcom Capsule Communications, referred to as Houston or Mission Control	—	—	Capsule Communications, referred to as Houston or Mission Control