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The Candidate

Short Play, Drama  /  5 any gender (youth)

Brent Holland

Four people wake up in a room with no memory of who they are or how they got there – and no way out.

The Candidate

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5 any gender (youth)
  • Duration
    Duration
    40 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
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Details

Summary

Four people wake up in a room with no memory of who they are or how they got there – and no way out. As they’re put through a series of increasingly dangerous trials, they start to realize they’re actually part of a secret interview process.

History

The Candidate premiered at Laney High School in Wilmington, NC in April 2021.

Performing Groups

WHITE –The candidate for the position within the agency. Any gender. 
RED – A member of the agency. A part of the interview process. Any gender. BLACK – Another member of the agency. A part of the interview process. Any gender. 
BLUE – Another member of the agency. A part of the interview process. Any gender. 
DR. RUNNELS – The hiring director and head of this branch of the agency. Any gender.

All characters may be any gender. Male pronouns are used throughout the script, but they may be adjusted to suit your cast. 

All characters may be any gender. Male pronouns are used throughout the script, but they may be adjusted to suit your cast. 

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting

    A minimally-furnished office space with a desk, a table and chairs.  

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 40 minutes

Licensing & Materials

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

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Authors

Brent Holland

Brent Holland

Brent Holland teaches theatre at his Alma Mater, Laney High School, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He started writing shows for his students in 2013 but now has been produced all over the country as well as abroad. When not teaching, Brent likes to spend time with his wife an ...

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