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The Rehearsal (Zolidis)

Short Play, Comedy  /  8w, 6m, 3 any gender (adult) plus ensemble

Don Zolidis

A young teacher tries to pull off a production of Guys and Dolls, but putting a musical together is never easy, especially wit this cast of characters. A hilarious and poignant look behind the scenes of a drama club production.

The Rehearsal (Zolidis)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    8w, 6m, 3 any gender (adult) plus ensemble
  • Duration
    Duration
    40 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Parody/Spoof
  • Suggested Use
    • Competition or Audition Material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Teen (Age 14-18)

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Summary

A young teacher tries to pull off a production of Guys and Dolls, but putting a musical together is never easy, especially with a megalomaniacal stage manager, a lead who is convinced that Wicked is a much better show, and a girl who is clinically incapable of following directions (she has a doctor‘s note to prove it). And to make matters worse, there aren‘t nearly enough guys to be the Guys. A hilarious and poignant look behind the scenes of a drama club production filled with lots of drama.

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Performing Groups

The Leaders (Any of the leaders may be either gender.)

MR. HENDERSON – The teacher / director

JULIE – The Stage Manager-maybe a little drunk with power... maybe a lot drunk with power

DEB – Assistant Stage Manager / slave

The Actors

ANGELA – One of the leads – shy

MORGAN – Female, one of the lead – not shy – not at all shy

GUY – A guy, male lead, can't sing

BARRY – Theatre nerd – usually a lead in every show

SAVANNAH – Theatre nerd – usually a lead in every show

OTHER GIRLS*

JESSIE

JIM – A guy

DARREL – Drafted boy

MIKE– Drafted boy

TYLER– Drafted boy

*Currently I have four girls numbered. Feel free to split these lines any way you see fit.

Author‘s Note: Mr. Henderson, Julie, and Deb may be any gender. You may add additional boys if you have additional boys. You can probably use as many girls as you like.

Author‘s Note: Mr. Henderson, Julie, and Deb may be any gender. You may add additional boys if you have additional boys. You can probably use as many girls as you like.

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting

    A high school theater putting on Guys and Dolls. Now.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 40 minutes

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Don Zolidis

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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