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The Death and Life of Larry Benson

The Death and Life of Larry Benson

By Reginald Rose.

Product Code: D12000

  • Full-length Play
  • Drama
  • Cast size: 5m., 8w.

    Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

Rights and availability
This title can be licensed and sold throughout Canada, the United States.

* Please note the royalty rate listed is the minimum royalty rate per performance. The actual royalty rate will be determined upon completion of a royalty application.

$10.95 /script

Min. Royalty Rate: $90/perf

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Synopsis

The whole town is excited about Larry Benson's homecoming. More than that, they're astonished because Larry was reported missing in action on a distant battlefield more than three years ago. Everyone had given up and now he's suddenly coming home! But when he arrives, the young soldier who comes calling "Mom! Dad!" is a stranger. He continues to insist that he's Larry, and only after the buildup of tension and drama does the moment of truth and vindication arrive.

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Details

  • Status

    In stock

  • Type of Show Full-length Play
  • Product Code D12000
  • Cast Size 13
  • Min. Royalty Rate $90/perf
  • Cost $10.95
  • Approx. Run Time 75 min

Categories

  • Target Audience High School | College and Adult
  • Performing Group High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre | Professional Theatre
  • Genre Drama
  • ISBN(13) 9780871298430
* Please note the royalty rate listed is the minimum royalty rate per performance. The actual royalty rate will be determined upon completion of a royalty application.

Customer Reviews

"The Death and Life of Larry Benson is a beautiful play addressing the effects of war and PTSD. This play begs for deep character development within a wide range of emotions."
Review by Lorie Harkins, Paradise High School, Paradise, Texas
"This is a touching play. The audience was moved and there were good parts for all. Though not as well known as some plays, it will become a favorite."
Review by Darlene Yasick, Hopkins High School, Hopkins, MI
"The cast rose to the challenge of creating multi-dimensional charactersÑthe key to the success I think is the subtlety of their relationships as they develop over the course of the show."
Review by Troy Brewster, Shanley Catholic High School, Moorhead, Minn.
"This compelling story grabs the attention of the audience from the first line. My high school group produced believable characters and drew tears and applause at the end."
Review by Courtney Thomas, Elysian Fields High School, Elysian Fields, Texas
"This play was a challenge for high-school students to feel so deeply. One of the overall best shows I have produced. When you see people in the audience crying, you know they are feeling something."
Review by Jennifer Henselin, Oshkosh North High School, Oshkosh, Wis.
"A thought-provoking and riveting tale that allows actors to explore a myriad of emotions, strong characters, lots of subtext, and a fascinating story."
Review by Vance Sarlow, Randolph Middle School, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas

Production Map

Location City State Opens Closes
Gary High School Gary City Texas 3/1/2024 5/14/2024
Community Christian School of Mineral Wells Mineral Wells Texas 4/11/2024 4/11/2024
Waukesha North High School Waukesha Wisconsin 5/2/2024 5/5/2024