After the Blast

November 21, 2025 7:30 pm

OSU Proscenium Theatre
1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210

After a global environmental disaster, humans have retreated to a sterile and bleak life underground, where reproduction is strictly regulated to maintain genetic diversity. Against this backdrop, one couple desperately wants to raise a child, but the wife's depression prevents her from clearing the mental health exam. When her husband brings her a helper robot, she discovers a devastating truth that could turn society's carefully constructed world upside down.

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Why We Like It

  • Explores thought-provoking themes of environmental disaster, societal control, and the human desire for connection.
  • Offers a unique, immersive theatrical experience that blends science fiction, drama, and emotional storytelling.
  • Promises to challenge audiences' perceptions and leave them pondering the complexities of a dystopian future.

Who Should Attend

This play will appeal to fans of science fiction, theater enthusiasts, and those interested in thought-provoking narratives that explore the human condition in the face of adversity.

In the Spotlight

After the Blast

A new science fiction play that explores the complexities of life in a post-apocalyptic underground society.

About the Venue

OSU Proscenium Theatre

A modern, state-of-the-art theater on the campus of Ohio State University, known for its excellent acoustics and intimate, immersive viewing experience.

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