Auditions

FRIENDSHIP COMA

By Sarah Cho

Coming August 2023 at SMCC
Please Contact mario.mendoza@southmountaincc.edu

ABOUT THE PLAY:

After ten years of being apart, four ratchet South Bay best friends reunite to rekindle their friendships. However, one friend doesn't quite remember because she was in a coma for most of it. Her friends continue to remind her that it’s okay if she was in a coma and doesn't remember any of it because their friendship has, “like, totally persevered”. As they continue to reminisce, Tiffany begins to suspect a shocking secret that no one can discuss but is revealed during the reunion. The play attempts to uncover the real meaning behind “fear of missing out” and its consequences in this dark comedy play.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

Tiffany - 28 years old, female, the friend who had a freak accident and landed in a coma from ages 15 to 17. After recovering, she kept in touch with the others via email and social media but still longs to fill a void she’s had for years: her “coma FOMO”. She's an aspiring content creator.

Aubrey - 28 years old, female, the friend who wants to win. She participated in all the highly competitive after-school activities: cheerleading, academic decathlon, archery club. She was devastated when she heard Tiffany was in the hospital but… never visited. She hopes there’s no hard feelings about this. Again, she wants to win.

Candace - 28 years old, female. She was introduced to the group through Dawn, her best friend from childhood. She trusts Dawn more than anyone else. In high school, whenever Dawn went to visit Tiffany, Candace felt neglected. Her biggest fear is Dawn forgetting their friendship.

Dawn - 28 years old, female, the friend who never left Tiffany’s side. She visited Tiffany every day while she was in the coma. Well, almost every day.

Laurel the Waiter - 20s, always making the situation worse than it should be.

The Family of Three - Mother, Father and their teenage son, Mark. Everyone is really hungry.