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Orion: A Play
When Sam and Gwen's relationship comes to an abrupt end, Sam is guided through the wreckage with the help of his friends Scott and Abby to find his place in Gwen's life, while a part of Gwen may not be ready to let go of Sam either. Orion tells a story of love’s complexity at the start of our adult lives and those love relationships that end, but never really leave us.
This play about relationships, far beyond an ordinary breakup drama, uses honesty, charm, and humour to dig deeply into the reasons why we love and make the sacrifices we do. The first full-length play of a rising star in the playwriting world, Matthew McLachlan provides a knockout debut in which fans of great contemporary plays are sure to love.
This play about relationships, far beyond an ordinary breakup drama, uses honesty, charm, and humour to dig deeply into the reasons why we love and make the sacrifices we do. The first full-length play of a rising star in the playwriting world, Matthew McLachlan provides a knockout debut in which fans of great contemporary plays are sure to love.
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108 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2019
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May 15, 2023
4.5 ⭐️s for this stage play that is a broken love story.
I know someone that was performing as Gwen for a class. They were telling me about the scene, but I wanted more and found the script.
This play starts off with a break up and covers a timeline of ups and downs. Four friends in a group: Sam, Gwen, Scott, and Abby. Two of these friends fall further in love. Two of them are breaking up, then really breaking up. It was a story that pulled at the heart strings in all kinds of direction.
I am not sure whether Sam is on the spectrum, but he's so smart, love was a different sort of experience for him. Gwen is someone I cannot like, no offense to my person, but no. Scott is funny and so off, you can't help but love him. And Abby is that girl that everyone makes friends with. Different people, from different walks of life, trying to survive and navigate the ins and outs.
The play was truthful. Love can be the greatest thing on the planet, but it can also hurt and take you out. The only thing I would change about this play is to make Gwen different. But then, you have to have someone you don't like, someone to get angry at...
Overall, a great portrait of love in all conditions and states that leaves one with a smile and joy.
4.5⭐️s and a recommend, whether on stage or on the page.
I know someone that was performing as Gwen for a class. They were telling me about the scene, but I wanted more and found the script.
This play starts off with a break up and covers a timeline of ups and downs. Four friends in a group: Sam, Gwen, Scott, and Abby. Two of these friends fall further in love. Two of them are breaking up, then really breaking up. It was a story that pulled at the heart strings in all kinds of direction.
I am not sure whether Sam is on the spectrum, but he's so smart, love was a different sort of experience for him. Gwen is someone I cannot like, no offense to my person, but no. Scott is funny and so off, you can't help but love him. And Abby is that girl that everyone makes friends with. Different people, from different walks of life, trying to survive and navigate the ins and outs.
The play was truthful. Love can be the greatest thing on the planet, but it can also hurt and take you out. The only thing I would change about this play is to make Gwen different. But then, you have to have someone you don't like, someone to get angry at...
Overall, a great portrait of love in all conditions and states that leaves one with a smile and joy.
4.5⭐️s and a recommend, whether on stage or on the page.
April 24, 2026
100% recommend reading this play I loved it could barely put it down!
Got this play from my teacher because we’re going to meet the playwright which is absolutely so exciting!
I was hooked from the very start and I loved the internal conversation and discussion I was having with myself on how the relationship with Gwen and Sam went. And if I agreed with both of I hated either if one was a villain it was fun to think about. I did feel like Gwen did do Sam dirty but she’s not wrong for breaking up with but I think she could’ve communicated with him better mostly when she got into a new relationship, and made it clear that they were done. But she also made me mad because she wasn’t over Sam and she was just dating Mike just cause he was there and less complicated to her which is fair to Mike because she wasn’t still thinking about Sam. I’m glad Sam got his happy ending he was my favorite character. I also think that Abby was such a good friend when she told Gwen to leave Sam alone she was protecting Sam but also giving Gwen a reality check on that she can’t have her cake and eat it too which was great. I really loved this play it was a quick read didn’t want to put it down!
Got this play from my teacher because we’re going to meet the playwright which is absolutely so exciting!
I was hooked from the very start and I loved the internal conversation and discussion I was having with myself on how the relationship with Gwen and Sam went. And if I agreed with both of I hated either if one was a villain it was fun to think about. I did feel like Gwen did do Sam dirty but she’s not wrong for breaking up with but I think she could’ve communicated with him better mostly when she got into a new relationship, and made it clear that they were done. But she also made me mad because she wasn’t over Sam and she was just dating Mike just cause he was there and less complicated to her which is fair to Mike because she wasn’t still thinking about Sam. I’m glad Sam got his happy ending he was my favorite character. I also think that Abby was such a good friend when she told Gwen to leave Sam alone she was protecting Sam but also giving Gwen a reality check on that she can’t have her cake and eat it too which was great. I really loved this play it was a quick read didn’t want to put it down!
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November 28, 2024
it’s the day before thanksgiving. i wish i would have read this six months ago. and known, you don’t have to love someone as much as they love you all of the time, you just have to love them (and let them love you) as much as you (and they) can.
September 5, 2022
There was a lot to like about this little play. The relationships and the commentary on relationships as a whole felt real and relatable. I think there’s something for everyone here.
October 12, 2023
Wow. Captures the intensity of young relationships perfectly. Made me cry. Thumbs up and shit.
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January 27, 2024
Great monologues! I like how easy flowing the dialogue is, and I will probably do another reading of this when I’m not backstage at a musical 😅
April 5, 2026
Me gustaría mucho verla en escena. La construcción de los diálogos es muy buena.
September 22, 2019
Fascinating and very real
We saw this play today in Pittsfield MA and loved it! There is something here that everyone can relate to- young,old and in between!! The author has captured something true and real about relationships.
We saw this play today in Pittsfield MA and loved it! There is something here that everyone can relate to- young,old and in between!! The author has captured something true and real about relationships.
December 28, 2023
Really loved this one!! Been wanting to read it for a while but we’ve always been sold out! Fantastic story and a bit of his writing process! The show says so much about having, giving, losing, and finding love. I’m a big fan, now.
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