Some Sci-Fi for the Stage

By Neil Dabb

It is difficult to write a stage play in a science fiction setting, but with a bit of creative back stage work these two one act plays should satisfy some of the fans out there.

The Astro Repair Shop.

When space travel becomes commonplace the need for shops to repair these space vessels will become vital as well. This play is set in an orbiting asteroid with three service bays and no waiting. Vanessa Xanachrome and Winston Samaroon see to that. But the ship that is Vanessa’s pet project will save them when an errant tug collides with the shop.

The Arcade Warrior.

In a small town arcade Peter Bently enters a multi-player full immersion game with players from around the world. When one of his fellow players asks for his help in escaping from another country he must figure out how to change the game into a matter transfer portal (or transporter, if you prefer) while his team-mates continue their game.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Neil Dabb
• Release date: Apr 16, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301364527

Neil Dabb

Neil grew up in Smithfield, Utah, and currently holds a General Class license amateur radio license. He was a material handler for over 10 years while obtaining a BA from Utah State University. He has been a freelance writer for most of that time and has been published in a variety of magazines over the years.Neil worked for Utah State University for twelve years with the Junior Engineering program. He enjoys writing, Frisbee (disc) golf and bonfires. He is the father of five children and lives in Logan Utah.

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Some Sci-Fi for the Stage

by Neil Dabb

Copyright 2013

Smashwords edition

If you choose to perform either of these plays, make sure to give me appropriate credit as the author, and please purchase a copy of the book for each performer.

Table of Contents

Preface

The Astro Repair Shop

The Arcade Warrior

About the Author

Preface:

Many years ago when I wrote these two plays I was told it was really difficult to write a stage play in a science fiction setting. So I wrote these two one act plays in a science fiction setting. It is still hard to write such plays today, but with a bit of creative stage work these two one act plays should satisfy some of the science fiction fans out there.

The formatting used was in style when I wrote these plays, so it may be different that some readers are used to (and some e-readers will show things up differently anyway). My apologies for not knowing the current format, but I haven't found any stories lately that would work as a stage play.

Again, if you choose to perform either of these plays, make sure to give me appropriate credit as the author. Please purchase a copy of the book for each performer, and I would appreciate a copy of the program, as well as any reviews and other details about the performance.

Email me at: [e-mail]

Neil Dabb

THE ASTRO REPAIR SHOP

A one act play

by

Neil Dabb

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Vanessa Xanachrome olive skin, brown eyes, dark hair (26)

Winston Samaroon a tall skinny man (28)

Quincy Loriman tall, thin man, with grey hair (76)

TIME

The year 2101

PLACE

The Astro Repair shop.

SYNOPSIS

Vanessa Xanachrome hires an assistant mechanic Winston Samaroon who eventually helps Vanessa find the secret to flying a ship that she has been working on for years.

ACT 1

THE CURTAIN RISES

WINSTON, (28) a tall skinny man, with light brown hair and hazel eyes behind wire framed glasses is wearing a suit and tie. He has a pair of coveralls under his arm and is skimming through one of the magazines on the table in front of him. He is on the waiting room side of the stage. There are two chairs, a small coffee table with a pitcher of water, glasses and some magazines on it. There is also a counter with a door behind it, leading to the dark area of the stage. There are posters of various space ships on the wall behind the