The Terrifyingly Adorable Possibility That Someone Understands You

THE TERRIFYINGLY ADORABLE POSSIBILITY THAT SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS YOU
Written by Melisa K. Martin

What happens when the girl who once declared her love for you on Myspace walks back into your life twenty years later?

Featuring a development cast of seven Waikato-based actors, The Terrifyingly Adorable Possibility... is a sharp, heartfelt romantic comedy about timing and the strange emotional archaeology of growing up online. When Harriet and Winter unexpectedly reunite during a chaotic weekend at Armageddon, old feelings resurface, teenage versions of themselves refuse to stay quiet, and a very opinionated group of friends and family get involved.

Expect quick wit, big feelings, nostalgic throwbacks, over-caffeinated chaos, and a love story that refuses to fit inside tidy boxes. This rehearsed reading offers a first look at a new New Zealand play that celebrates queer love, chosen family, and the courage it takes to begin again.

Funny, sincere, and uncomfortably relatable. Perfect for anyone who’s ever overshared online, fallen in love at the wrong time, or wondered what happened to the person they used to be.

This play contains:

• Discussions of sexuality, queer relationships, and polyamory

• References to online communication, nostalgia, and teenage emotional intensity

• Mild sexual references and adult language

• Themes of jealousy, emotional vulnerability, and relationship uncertainty

• Depictions of past emotional confusion and coming-out experiences

While the tone is comedic and warm, the play explores honest emotional stakes around love, identity, and navigating relationships outside traditional norms.