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It's not you, it's me

Short Play, Comedy  /  6w, 7m, 1 any gender (youth)

Exploring the painful art of breaking-up through comedic, awkwardly realistic characters, this series of wildly hilarious scenes are sure to make you feel relieved not to be on the receiving end of those five fatal relationship words.

It's not you, it's me

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    6w, 7m, 1 any gender (youth)
  • Duration
    Duration
    40 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Romantic Comedy
  • Suggested Use
    • Competition or Audition Material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
It's not you, it's me

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Summary

Whether your boyfriend is a Canadian secret agent or monk in training, or your girlfriend is a psychic or pathological liar, one thing is for sure: they are about to dump you. Exploring the painful art of breaking-up through comedic, awkwardly realistic characters, this series of wildly hilarious scenes are sure to make you feel relieved not to be on the receiving end of those five fatal relationship words.

History

It’s not you, it’s me premiered at North Oakes Middle School on April 17, 2010.

Keywords

Those who are about to be dumped: 
JACK 
JIM 
TODD 
MARK 
JAMES 
MAZIE 
ANGELA 
CATHERINE 
Those who are doing the dumping: 
JACOB 
JOHN 
THOMAS 
LUKE 
ELLIE 
SARAH 
ASHLEY 
GABRIELLA 
TORI 
JENNY 
SERVER

Author's note: There are numerous ways to cast this show. Any number between 5 and 20 actors would work. 

Author's note: There are numerous ways to cast this show. Any number between 5 and 20 actors would work. 

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 40 minutes

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £30 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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Authors

Don Zolidis

Don Zolidis, one of the most-produced playwrights in the world, is a former middle school and high school theater teacher. His 140+ published plays have been produced over 25,000 times, appearing in all 50 states, every Canadian province, and more than 80 countries around the ...

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