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Booby Trap

Short Play, Drama  /  5w, 5m, 7 any gender (youth)

Ed Monk

In the near future, an American soldier sits in a combat zone, trapped by a land mine. As he waits to see what will happen to him, scenes from his past, present, and future unfold around him.

Booby Trap

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 5m, 7 any gender (youth)
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Competition or Audition Material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)
Booby Trap

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Summary

In the near future, an American soldier sits in a combat zone, trapped by a land mine. As he waits to see what will happen to him, scenes from his past, present and future unfold around him. A gripping portrait of a man in the midst of danger, Booby Trap is a tale told with emotional power and clarity of message. 

History

Booby Trap was first performed in January 2001 at Chantilly High School in Chantilly, Virginia.

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Performing Groups

THE SOLDIER
CAITLYN
MAJOR HARRIS
CAPTAIN GRUSS
TOM*
CATHY*
THE LIEUTENANT*
DRILL INSTRUCTOR (D.I.)
CAITLYN’S MOTHER
THE CORPORAL*
THE PROFESSOR*
SISTER ANNE
ABBY*
MOLLY*
MARK
STEPHANIE
THE SOLDIER’S MOTHER

*Can be played by either male or female actors

  • Time Period The Future
  • Setting

    A clearing in a forest somewhere in Eastern Europe. The time is in the near future.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 30 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language

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

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Authors

Ed Monk

Ed Monk
Ed Monk teaches theatre at Chantilly High School in Chantilly, Virginia. He is also an alumnus of Chantilly, where he studied theatre under Elaine Wilson. He is the author of eighteen plays that have been published by Playscripts, Inc. He has been married to his perfect wife ...
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