OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN!
It is Rome in 120 A.D. Festus is quite excited when he learns that he has been cast in the role of Icarus in a performance at the Colosseum. However, his enthusiasm quickly wanes when stage workers Sabina and Brutus gradually fill him in as to what exactly the role requires.
OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN! written by Rand Higbee.
It is Rome in 120 A.D. Festus is quite excited when he learns that he has been cast in the role of Icarus in a performance at the Colosseum. However, his enthusiasm quickly wanes when stage workers Sabina and Brutus gradually fill him in as to what exactly the role requires. (00:00) Intro
(01:30) Audio Play - OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN!
(10:05) Interview with playwright Rand Higbee
(13:53) Rand Higbee - Family Friendly plays
(17:58) Rand Higbee - The origin of OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN!
(23:29) Rand Higbee - speaking on the Valdez Theatre Conference
(24:30) Rand Higbee - Upcoming Productions
(26:13) Rand Higbee - Where can you find me?
(27:07) Rand Higbee - Published Works
(29:13) Outro Credits Rolll!
Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
Directed by Jonathan Cook.
OH NO! I FLEW TO CLOSE TO THE SUN! performed by Lillie DeLecuona (Sabina), Andy Middleton (Festus), & Madison Junod (Brutus).
Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook.
Title Music by JK/47.
Additional featured music by Kashido, Tim Kulig, & Josh Tarp.
Cover art illustration by Anna Lascaux.
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Rand Higbee
Playwright
Originally from Spearfish, South Dakota, Rand Higbee obtained a Theatre degree from South Dakota State University and an MFA in Playwriting from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Since college days Rand has become known for his “family friendly” comedies.
Among his many honors, the debut production of his full length "A Girl Named Destiny" at the Venus Theater in Laurel, Maryland, was named as one of the best plays of the year by "DC Metro Theatre Arts." His short play "Oh, No! I Flew Too Close to the Sun!" is in the Smith and Kraus anthology "The Best 10 Minute Plays 2024." His play The Death of Gingerbread will be
included in the 2025 edition. Rand currently lives in Yachats, Oregon.
Lillie DeLecuona
Voice Actor
Lillie DeLecuona is a writer, artist, and actor who is currently based in Augusta, Georgia. Gather By the Ghostlight is her voice acting debut. When Lillie isn't making art, she is usually reading comic books, hanging out with her cats, or collecting jewelry (since she believes you are never truly dressed without a pair of funky earrings!)
