Love, Death and the Prom
By Jon Jory.
Product Code: L69000
Collection
Comedy | Drama
Cast size: 4 to 15m., 4 to 21w.
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Synopsis
Like Jon Jory's University, these are mini-plays that connect and create a fascinating full evening of theatre. These plays are as real, as hard-hitting, as poignant and as funny as those in University, but in this case they're concerned with lives of people just a little younger. The title of this work is entirely appropriate. The play begins with Love in ways that are at times touching and at other times wryly humorous. Then the play proceeds to Death as some young people have to cope with the staggering news of a suicide. And, of course, it ends with The Prom. Out of these three related themes comes a fulfilling sense of beginning to understand, appreciate and enjoy these people and this time of life. These mini-plays are also a good vehicle to be used in the classroom, or in lieu of an exam in a drama class. They will challenge directors and actors without overwhelming them. These pieces can also be read in the classroom by non-actors as a stimulus for discussion.
Notes
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Collection
- Product Code L69000
- Minimum Cast Size 8
- Pages of Dialogue 49
- Min. Royalty Rate $110.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 75 min
- Staging Area staging.
Categories
- Target Audience Middle School | High School | College and Adult
- Performing Group Middle School | High School | College Theatre
- Genre Comedy | Drama
- ISBN(13) 9780871291202
Customer Reviews
This is a superior show for high school production. I cannot recommend it highly enough!
This is the second time I've produced this piece. It's good writing that high school kids connect with, perform well, and oftentimes surprise their audience with a level of maturity.
Love, Death and the Prom is the perfect play for teenage performers. It captures the joy, anxiety, love and angst of teenage life!
This is an entertaining, yet insightful and meaningful portrayal of high school life. In a series of vignettes, Jory explores the range of teen issues and experiences. It also offers a broad palette of acting opportunities for young people.
Great characters for high school performers. Because of scene, styleÑeasy to rehearse with a few students at once.
Well writtenÑrealistic, humor is appropriate to the context and the drama has a level consistent with what the characters are experiencing. Teenage actors access the meaning readily and clearly. The pieces work well individually as well as as a whole.
Lots of great roles appropriate for a high-school play. I had lots of first-time actors that had a positive experience.
Audiences, whether 12 or 60, enjoy these scenes since all of them provide funny, sometimes sad or poignant, moments of what teenagers experience. This piece survives the rapid changes in teen culture.
Love, Death and the Prom is one of the most simple plays I've been involved withÑand I've been involved in more than 25 plays over ten years! The script is simple, but heartwarming and very familiar to, not only high schoolers but everyone. A great show and easy to produce. Five stars!!
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
We did short "hallway" improvs between scenes to smooth out the many scene breaks.
We played up the '80's and added a prom scene for our curtain callÑit was a great finale.
Gallery
Love, Death and the Prom - ELY High School Thespian Troupe, Pompano, FL
Love, Death and the Prom - Lancaster Country Day School, Lancaster, PA
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