Running Time
Approximately 120 minutes, including one intermission.

Eternal Life Part 1

World Premiere!

BY NATHAN ALAN DAVIS
DIRECTED BY MORGAN GREEN

April 11–30, 2023

STREAMING NOW UNTIL MAY 21

A family in the near future tries to live well (and forever?) amidst space travel, an ancient goose, and a mysterious man peddling an immortality elixir.

“Eternal Life Part 1 is inspired by questions about family, how you pass on what you have to the next generation, and the impossibility of getting everything right as a parent.” -Playwright Nathan Alan Davis

Eternal Life Part 1 is directed by Lead Artistic Director Morgan Green, who helmed the virtual production of James Ijames’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play Fat Ham, and features the Wilma’s HotHouse Acting Company.

REVIEWS

“Fresh and inventive new theater … very funny and engaging” -Talkin’ Broadway

“A world I would happily revisit.” -Broad Street Review

“Incredibly well written show … energetic, highly engaging, and quite introspective — skillfully mixing humor and drama in a very thoughtful manner.” -Barrymore Awards Voter

“A Great Show” -ToiTime

Directed with warmth and genuine emotion by Morgan Green” -TheatreMania

TRAILER

 

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Contains adult content, and mentions of death.

SAFETY

For this production, we are offering a mix of mask-optional and mask-required performances. You can see a list of upcoming performances and their requirements here.
Audience members who wish to continue wearing masks are always welcome to do so.

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

OPEN CAPTIONED AND AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE

Open Captioning and an Audio Describer will be available Friday, April 28 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m. Please contact the Box Office if you plan to use these services and/or need special accommodations.

RELAXED PERFORMANCE

The matinee performance on Saturday, April 22 at 2 p.m. will be a relaxed performance. Relaxed Performances provide a welcoming, “shush-free” environment that lets all patrons attend the performance and express themselves freely, without judgment or inhibition. There will be slight performance adjustments. Click here to learn more.

LISTEN TO THE PLAYLIST

Jennifer Kidwell and Steven Rishard in The Wilma Theater’s production of ETERNAL LIFE PART 1, on stage now until April 30. Photo by Johanna Austin.
Supporters

Eternal Life Part 1 and Nathan Alan Davis are recipients of a Venturous Playwright Fellowship at the Playwrights’ Center, which is supported by Venturous Theater Fund.

Edgerton Foundation New Play Award