Supernova
A One-Act Musical

Supernova is a two-person modern musical tragedy following the immediate aftermath of a long-distance couple making the decision to break up via telephone. The show begins with the line “So what are you saying?”, poignant and forward, putting the audience in the middle of the action, prompting the characters to begin an argument over the miscommunication that has plagued their relationship for the last four years. The roots of the couple’s struggles are illuminated through recorded voicemails, cataloguing the catalyst of their fight: growing in different directions.

Though their story may be new, their struggles are as timeless as the universe in which they find themselves. We hope that this sonification of heartbreak leaves you wrestling: Is love enough, or are we just foolish enough to chase after the shine of a shooting star already burned out?