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A Dog's Life (Valentine)

Short Play, Drama  /  2w, 3m, 1any gender (adult)

Pam Valentine

A woman comes to the shelter and has to choose between the dogs — a choice that literally means life or death to the oldest, Ben.

A Dog's Life (Valentine)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 3m, 1any gender (adult)
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes

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Summary
Four dogs lie in cages in an animal shelter. A Dog's Life depicts the moment when a woman comes to the shelter and has to choose between the dogs — a choice that literally means life or death to the oldest, Ben. This compassionate drama, easy to stage — dog costumes are not required — is an ideal festival play.
Cast Attributes

The Dogs

Ben (M)

Fritz (M)

Fifi (F)

Ginger (Any gender)

The Humans

The Warden (M)

The Woman (F)

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting An Animal Shelter
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 30 minutes

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Pam Valentine

Pam Valentine

When Pam Valentine was at school her English teacher said she should write. Her Latin teacher said she was heading for a life of crime. She chose the first option but has often thought there would have been more money in the latter. Espionage appeals.

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