Tales of the Lost Formicans (Masterplots II: Drama, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Constance S. Congdon
- First Published: 1989
- Type of Plot: Comedy; science fiction
- Time of Work: The late twentieth century
- Setting: Suburban Midwest America
- Principal Characters: Cathy, Eric, Jim, Evelyn, Judy, Jerry, Aliens
- Genres: Science fiction, Drama, Comedy
- Subjects: Family or family life, Alienation, Despair, Earth, Diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, Aliens, space, Documentation
- Locales: Midwest (U.S.)
The Play
The curtain rises on Jerry lying on his back staring at the night sky through binoculars. Two people in sunglasses enter and unroll a large star map. One points to a spot on the map and tells the audience “You are here.” These three characters exit, leaving the stage empty except for a kitchen table and chair. A disembodied voice begins describing the chair as though it were an ancient and mysterious object, while one of the people in sunglasses enters and points to various parts of the chair. Thus, with a minimum of explanation, Congdon telegraphs the play’s...
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