The Antipodes is a mysterious and darkly comic play set in a corporate conference room where a group of writers or creatives are tasked with generating stories.

Under the leadership of the enigmatic Sandy and his assistant Sarah, the team shares personal anecdotes, myths, and increasingly surreal tales in pursuit of an undefined goal. The setting never changes, intensifying the sense of claustrophobia and existential drift.

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As the sessions drag on, time begins to blur—days stretch endlessly, and the outside world fades into irrelevance. The characters’ stories grow stranger, more intimate, and more disturbing, revealing fears, desires, and deep uncertainties. The nature of the project remains unclear, and the line between storytelling and reality dissolves, leaving both characters and audience questioning purpose and truth.

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Annie Baker uses minimalist structure and elliptical dialogue to explore themes of creativity, meaning, and the human need for narrative. The Antipodes is a haunting, thought-provoking examination of storytelling itself.