Dr. Kennedy Beckham, Dr. Michael Travis and Dr. Josey Ackerman are scientists who have been stuck in a lab for months with one task: to save life on planet Earth.

“The Agency” has given them the mission to locate the nearest habitable planet, one that has never been touched, to bring back sources of inspiration to help solve the Earth's issues.

They’ve been working endlessly only to receive the same data, day in and day out.

The Agency has cut the scientists' connections to the outside world so nothing can distract them from their mission. Faced with boredom, they are stuck with each other, for the better or worst.

Dr. Kennedy Beckham is a specialist in Quantum Gravity who is a very ambitious woman. She wants to be a hero and is excited about the opportunity to save the human race.

Dr. Michael Travis is a planetary scientist who will determine the perfect nearby planet to research. He is full of energy and always looking for the next adventure. Being stuck in a lab has been daunting, and he is eager for a “big break.”

Dr. Josey Ackerman is an Astrobiologist who discovered life on Mars, she is the queen of conservation who wants to appreciate nearby systems, learn, then leave them alone. She believes in conserving the habitats of Earth and other planets at all costs.

50 years into the future, after a successful mission to Mars, these scientists are in a race to solve the missing link that will restore Earth for humanity to thrive for years to come.

And they want your help.

Live-action sci-fi show “Our Place In Space” debuts this week at the Acadiana Center for the Arts. It is an experience that will pique your curiosity with a few laughs along the way in an interactive setting – who knows what, or who you will meet along the way in your journey into space.

"Our Place In Space" is an original play written by Missouri native Alicia Chassion, 34, a Talented Theater teacher for Lafayette Parish who earned her BFA at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, Playwrights Horizons Theatre studio with a concentration in Creating Original Work.

From 2008 to 2011, Alicia was an active ensemble member of the New York Neo-Futurists. She wrote, directed and performed in their signature show then titled, "Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind." The interactive engagement style that Neo-Futurists are known for is heavily present in her original plays.

Alicia moved to Lafayette in 2011 with her husband and fellow actor Aren Chassion, and has directed, consulted, acted or performed in more than a dozen productions at the professional, university and community level.

Alicia is inspired by the works of Suzan-Lori Parks, Mars 2020 mission, "Firefly," and "Star Trek."

"Our Place In Space" is her first original play since the production “Expecting,” a play on motherhood that she wrote and performed in 2015. This weekend's performance is the debut of this play, which she hopes to take to local festivals and theaters outside of Lafayette.

The play has been a collaborative effort between Alicia and actresses/actor Missi B. Shepard, 25, who plays Dr. Kennedy Beckham, Jessica Romero, 25, who plays Dr. Josey Ackerman, and Joey Mills, 21, who plays Dr. Michael Travis.

"I hope that what people think about space exploration will be brought to this performance and transformed," said Alicia.

"Our Place In Space" is recommended for audiences 10 and up.

Want to go?

What: Our Place In Space

Where: Acadiana Center for the Arts

When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 9 p.m. Saturday

Tickets: $18 regular admission, $15 for students and AcA members

Website: acadianacenterforthearts.org/event/our-place-in-space/