loss, and what to do next

Abstract

Logline: College students Alex and Cameron are greeted by an unexpected pregnancy resulting in an abortion. The two must now learn how to live with each other and themselves after the grief from their actions takes a mental toll. The play explores the concept of abortion through the process of it and, what happens after. While the procedure itself can be viewed as traumatizing, the healing process following is equally as painful. It goes into detail about one of many ways we as humans handle this type of grief and how it can impact relationships with those around us as well as oneself. The timeline takes place over a course of many seasons, revealing what state our characters are currently in as well as what progress they have made towards their future goal of happiness. Whether or not happiness is something that can be achieved is left uncertain as our characters struggle to find their way.