Synopsis
Welcome to Future, an unincorporated village being monitored by Society. The village population—five randomly selected children—is driven by a national effort to develop “appropriately adapted young citizens.” Upon arriving, the residents are given a book bag of supplies and a smartphone. The smartphone is their only connection to mainstream America and is constantly fed with a steady stream of news, entertainment and culture. At the end of each day, the residents meet to share what they’ve learned. A countdown clock looms over the meeting area and continues counting down. Having lived in Future for 12 years, the residents are now 18. It is their last day together, their final meeting under the clock. Their book bags are well-worn, their smartphones are in need of an upgrade. Today, at 00:00:00, they will learn of their next residence outside of Future.
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Details
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Status
In stock
- Type of Show One-act Play
- Product Code FG1000
- Cast Size 5
- Min. Royalty Rate $55/perf
- Cost $10.95
- Approx. Run Time 40 min
Categories
- Target Audience Middle School | High School | College and Adult | Family (all ages)
- Performing Group Middle School | High School | College Theatre
- Genre Drama
- ISBN(13) 9781619592247
Customer Reviews
- "Really, really great script. Appropriate for all audiences."
- Review by Tyler Lambley, Lincoln Southeast High School, Lincoln, Neb.
- "I enjoyed putting this show together. Just be aware that you MUST have a minority character in Actor I's role otherwise the show does not read well."
- Review by Taylor Wentworth, Princeton High School, Princeton, Minn.
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
- "Be creative with your staging. Think outside of the box."
- Tip by Hannah Sizemore, Thompson High School, Alabaster, Ala.
Productions
| Location | City | State | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O D Wyatt High School | Fort Worth | Texas | 5/8/2025 | 5/8/2025 |
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