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Hundredth Monkey Productions presents the World Premiere of

Worst-Case Scenario
An Apocalyptic Romantic Comedy by D.M. Conte, directed by Shana Betz

Starring C. Thomas Howell

What if you met the person you’ve been waiting for your whole life, just as a nuclear apocalypse was heading your way? Worlds collide in a tiki bar at the edge of Kauai when an aimless Silicon Valley dropout meets the bar’s brassy owner, who has a plan for all worst-case scenarios, except one… finding love. The world premiere of Worst-Case Scenario was inspired by the real-life event which took place on the morning of January 13th, 2018 when an incoming missile alert was issued for the island of Kauai which advised residents to “seek shelter… this is not a drill.”

Set in the wee hours of the morning, “Ethan” (C. Thomas Howell, The Outsiders, E.T.) sits in a tiki bar with only his backpack and a secret. He has wandered the island of Kauai looking for a way out of his dilemma… that is until “Staci” (Jacy King, The Affair, Glee), the bar’s intrepid owner, walks in. Sparks fly as they dance around their attraction for each other… after all, it’s Christmas time on an island paradise… What could possibly go wrong? An incoming missile alert propels them both into a bunker to face their darkest fears. Staci reveals a secret of her own, threatening to explode their budding romance before it even takes off. What they uncover about themselves that will determine if they have it in them to really live, should they open the hatch to second chances.

The cast also includes Toni Torres (Tim Robbins’ The Actors’ Gang Embedded which also ran Off-Broadway, and in London, TV: Goliath, How To Get Away With Murder, Lopez) as the salty bartender and Pierre Adeli (acting member with The Actors’ Gang in over thirty productions including 1984,  A Midsummer’s Night Dream, The Rivals) as the island barfly.

Previewing March 13-15; opening March 20.

Performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m..

D.M. Conte (playwright/producer) Darlene brings decades of experience across multiple disciplines as the writer/producer of Worst-Case Scenario. She is currently shopping a half-hour comedy series, 150 Jobs, as well as the feature Continental Divide. Additionally, she is developing the thriller The Gateway as well as the coming of age comedy, Cornhole. She will produce her next play, SHAME, later this year. She is a proud member of The Chimaera Project.

Shana Betz (director) Shana is an award-winning independent director whose fearless, character-driven approach is bolstered by life experience and a passion for storytelling. Best known for her 2015 film Free Ride, starring Anna Paquin (HBO), as well as her work in the award-winning anthology GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS! Her latest feature, a thriller starring Richard Roundtree is set to release in 2020.

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