Dead by David Abolafia (One-act Play)

Dead

Product Code: D57000

One-act Play
Cast size: 1m., 1w.

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$9.95 /script

Min. Royalty Rate: $50/perf

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Synopsis

When a life is lived on the balance of good and evil, where does the soul go once that life is over? Jack Martin was such a man, who treated women as dirt but otherwise lived a decent life. His final destination will be determined by an interview with an afterlife "receptionist" named Delia, who confronts Jack with both his virtues and atrocities, to form a better picture of the perfect outcome for a questionable soul. All, of course, hinges on Jack's acceptance of his death and his decision to move on...but to where? A fast-paced piece with an unexpected ending, this play is sure to leave you wondering about your final destination.

Details

Status
Out of stock
Type of Show One-act Play
Product Code D57000
Cast Size 2
Min. Royalty Rate $50/perf
Cost $9.95
Approx. Run Time 30 min

Customer Reviews

"A terrific competition play, "Dead" did just the trick as a student-directed one-act play -- and it sure tricked the audience as well!"
Review by Russ Elsner, Galena High School, Reno, NV: "Really kept the audience guessingÑgreat twist. My student director handled this material with ease."
Review by Scott Snyder, Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill, Pa.: "An excellent acting project for young thespians wanting a challenge. A dialogue driven play allowing the actors to delve deeply into each line. The surprise ending, quite simply, works."
Review by Bill Jacobsen, Hunting Hills High School, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada: "Dead is a quirky comedy with an interesting twist. The characters are manageable for high-school students, and the technical requirements are not demanding."
Review by Ingrid Stengler, McBride Secondary School, McBride, British Columbia, Canada

Hints, Tips, and Tricks

"Our student director used a modified thrust bringing the audience in closeÑvery effective."
Tip by Bill Jacobsen, Hunting Hills High School, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada: "Be clear in avoiding giveaway by drawing us into the characterizations from the get-go."
Tip by Greg Dowler-Coltman, Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Production Map

Location	City	State	Opens	Closes
Eva O. Howard Theatre	Edmonton	Alberta	4/23/2024	4/25/2024