L i n d s a y J o e l l e
  • ABOUT
  • RESUME
  • PLAYS
    • TRAYF
    • THE GARBOLOGISTS
    • THE MESSENGERS
    • A SMALL HISTORY
  • DRAMATURGY
    • TRAYF
    • THE GARBOLOGISTS
  • CONTACT

THE MESSENGERS

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SYNOPSIS
In the midst of a decades-long intergalactic war, a Soldier and a Messenger discover that they share more than a mission...
While a Runner and a Refugee find an unexpected path to freedom that will link their lives forever.
A dark comedy about survival, connection, and the messages we carry in our bones. 




TIME & PLACE
The future.
An alien planet.
A small "Star Truck" military transport shuttle jumping to the edge of Federation space.

CHARACTERS
BRISEIS: f. A whip-smart refugee.
XANTHOS: m. A young soldier running messages between battlefields.
MESSENGER: f. A biracial military messenger.
SOLDIER: f/gnc. A Federation soldier on their first mission off-planet.


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REVIEWS

"I loved this. Joelle's dialog is electric... I think that humorous sci-fi gets compared to Douglas Adams too often, but if this is the sort of work Joelle is destined to produce, I really do feel she might be the one to inherit his legacy." - Tim Beedle, Audible listener

"Short, fun, darkly hilarious.  This was an incredible surprise.  Truly, a little gem that I was not expecting." - Simon, Audible listener


"Brilliant, crisp, funny.  From the first line to the very last, I relished this little story that says so much, so well.  Then, I listened to it again.  I recommended it to my children and to my friends and I'm even writing a little review about it.  I hardly ever do that!" - David Koshabo, Audible listener

"I don't know why I'm writing a review cause I have no words.  it's so amazing.  and the ending had me crying." - Ernest Mutale, Audible listener


"Unexpected gem! After I listened, I told my wife she is my "fish weather."  She didn't get it, of course so I tried to explain it. She was still nonplussed., but I think she sort of knew what I meant.  Worth it!" - John, Audible listener

"Exceptional... I experienced so many different emotions with this, and while I don't want to give away the ending, if you are anyone with a heart and a sense of humor this is one for the collection." - Jacki, Audible listener

"This is a story that will pull your heart strings and remind you what it is to be human...Everyone should hear this story." - OriginalMike007, Audible listener

"Relevant and beautiful.  I’m still crying while I write this review.  This is what theatre should be..." - Lawyer, Audible listener

PRODUCTION HISTORY

SELECTED ACCOLADES

  • 2020 Audioplay Recording, Audible
  • Audible Emerging Playwright Commission
  • L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award Nomination
  • Susan Smith Blackburn Award Nomination
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