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Yland

$17.00

Play, 6f + 1f (VO)

Set in the year 2171, biological Men are extinct as the “y” chromosome has disappeared from the gene-pool. In a deeply divided country, government forces have "mandated" that all women who are able to, must reproduce by the age of 25, in an effort to combat a growing concern of extinction of women. But some rebel groups have encouraged "uploading" as a way to preserve the mind and consciousness, while disposing of the biological form. After a long school year, six friends go to a remote cabin on a private island in the Ozarks. As the drinking starts, the group is forced to reconcile with what extinction means, the world they live in, and what ideals they choose to uphold. Exploring sisterhood and choice, Yland (pronounced "island") is about what we want for our futures, and what price we are willing to pay to get it.

Play, 6f + 1f (VO)

Set in the year 2171, biological Men are extinct as the “y” chromosome has disappeared from the gene-pool. In a deeply divided country, government forces have "mandated" that all women who are able to, must reproduce by the age of 25, in an effort to combat a growing concern of extinction of women. But some rebel groups have encouraged "uploading" as a way to preserve the mind and consciousness, while disposing of the biological form. After a long school year, six friends go to a remote cabin on a private island in the Ozarks. As the drinking starts, the group is forced to reconcile with what extinction means, the world they live in, and what ideals they choose to uphold. Exploring sisterhood and choice, Yland (pronounced "island") is about what we want for our futures, and what price we are willing to pay to get it.

About the Author

Jake Alexander is CT-born playwright and theatre artist whose work has been produced by The Maker's Ensemble, Christopher Newport University, Soop Theatre Co., the Player's Theatre of the West Village, NY Theatre Festival, Chestnut Street Playhouse, Broward College, Emerging Artist Theatre Co., Rockford New Words Theatre Co., TheaterLab, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and DUAF. Jake has been published by 1319 Press, and in Qu Literary Magazine and Literature Today Webzine. He currently resides in NYC.