Upon A Sea of Dreams: A Journey on the Titanic
by Kathleen Donnelly
In a tiny third class cabin Emma dreams of a new life in America. But when the Titanic hits an iceberg, that dream becomes a nightmare.
About 45 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
5
1 M | 4 W
Simple Set
42 pages
It is the night of April 14, 1912. In a tiny third class cabin Emma struggles to quiet her infant brother and calm her younger sisters. The young girls think life on the Titanic is a game. They're on their way to a new life in America after all.
But the playful air changes when the ship suddenly stops moving and sirens blast. The stewardess says they're to stay in their cabins. The American boy says his deck is flooded and the ship is sinking. They have to get out now. Do the girls stay put or leave? And if they leave, how do they get past the locked gate?
An amazing character-based drama with a unique look at this infamous event.
Characters
5
1 Man, 4 Women
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EMMA McELROY, Fifteen.
[W]
157 lines
- The oldest of four children of an Irish family on their way to America
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MILLY McELROY, Fourteen.
[W]
83 lines
- Emma’s sister. Impulsive and energetic.
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SARAH McELROY, Ten.
[W]
40 lines
- The youngest girl in the family.
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MATT, Sixteen.
[M]
22 lines
- An American boy.
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STEWARDESS, Mid-Sixties.
[W]
2 lines
- A gruff woman.
- Subgenres
- Historic Character study
- Settings
- 1900s
- Dress
- Period costumes
- Audience
- All audiences Pre-teen Teen
- Features
- Character study Sound & Lighting Design
- Set
- Simple set
- Themes
- Adolescence Childhood Parenting/Family Personal responsibility
- Cross-Curricular Uses
- History
- Other uses
- Competition Monologues Audition material Class work Scene work
Prop List
Bedclothes, Pillow, Doll, Gold barrette, Life jackets, Bag, Tickets, Coat, Maid’s cap, Linens, Set of keys
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Upon A Sea of Dreams: A Journey on the Titanic
by Kathleen Donnelly
About 45 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
5
1 M | 4 W
Simple Set
42 pages