They have had enough. They are done being nice. They are leaving all of it behind. They. are. LEAVING. “We’re Leaving” brings us into the conversation of 5 women discussing what they are willing to leave behind in order to do what they want. 

Ensemble: Emily Ahrens, Ebony Chuukwu,  Sara Geist, Cherran Dea, Jamila Tyler

Family can be particularly trying. When three siblings gather together at the funeral of a parent, they question when the last time they came together was. “How long has it been?” lets us in on the reckoning of a family as they face their own mortality.

Sibling 1: Richard David Hatcher

Sibling 2: Jared Sprowls

Sibling 3: Sara Geist

Quarantine is an introvert’s dream, right? They’re really good it. The peace, the quiet, the lack of…people. After awhile, though, it can get kind of lonely. You start thinking, and sometimes, you just need to tell someone about what you did today. “Introvert in their Studio Apartment” lets us in on the thoughts of those who excel in the quiet moments between.

It has been decided that this, at long last, is over. Or is it? A discussion about whether or not it really is over, falls into chaos as each generation tells about who’s had it worse and how it affects them. “It’s Over” is an exploration in generational communication and the lengths we are willing to go to prove our own struggles.

Ensemble: Emily Ahrens, Ebony Chuukwu, Cherran Dea, Richard David Hatcher, and Jamila Tyler

After retiring and deciding that she likes being served better than serving, a loyal patron frequents her favorite spot. Meanwhile the server just wants to get through their shift. “Always Right” is a satire of the current moment.

Server: Ebony Chuukwu

Customer: Cherran Dea

Manager: Richard David Hatcher

A writer, haunted by the memory of his sister, fights to reconcile with what he believes has to be done to honor her. “In a Better Place” explores our personal encounters with grief and acceptance. 

Little Bro: Richard David Hatcher 

Big Sis: Jamila Tyler 

A group of women get together to drink and gossip about these unprecedented times. When suddenly the door bell rings. “Is It God?” Explores our relationships to religion and our community. 

Ensemble: Emily Ahrens, Ebony Chuukwu, Sara Geist, Jamila Tyler

God: Omer Abbas Salem

When left alone in her apartment, this millennial find her only solace in posting about her life online. Though many of know all too well the ups and downs of having a presence online. “Millennial who Lives Alone” Is the third episode of Unstable Connections.

Millennial: Emily Ahrens

Dating is hard. Doing long distance during a pandemic. That;s something else entirely. “Social Distance” explores a couples relationship in that exact situation. 

Cast: Home: Omer Abbas Salem, Away: Cherran Dea

Happy Birthday Tommy! When they can’t gather to celebrate their friends birthday, a group of 20 somethings get together to celebrate online. “We have to try” is the first episode of Unstable Connections.

Cast: Tommy: Richard David Hatcher, Ensemble: Ebony Chuukwu, Sara Geist, Omer Abbas Salem, Jared Sprowls