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The Prayer

Short Play, Drama  /  4w, 3m

Candice Mays

In this charming play written by a high school student, a young girl with Downs Syndrome is on a Christian retreat with a group of friends. While there, she is treated cruelly and ridiculed by a malicious boy who simply does not want to be there.

The Prayer

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    40 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
In this charming play written by a high school student, a young girl with Downs Syndrome is on a Christian retreat with a group of friends. While there, she is treated cruelly and ridiculed by a malicious boy who simply does not want to be there. His taunts and barbs plague the group of youngsters, and the boy even sways another boy into participating in his rude behavior. The group does their best to enjoy their weekend by ignoring Phillip. Arianne's amazing ability to find compassion for this cruel lad is a testimony to the girl's steadfast faith and her understanding of "loving thine enemy."
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ARIANNE - 18, small, mentally handicapped girl, has Down Syndrome.
RYAN - 17, friendly and conscious about other all the time.
TIFFANY - 16, girl, friendly, but judgemental--doesn't give people a chance.
PHILLIP - 16, negative and rude, does not see anything positive in anything except for things he wants to do.
MELANIE - 18, very nice girl, listens and understands everyone, can usually get along with anyone.
DARREN - 17, shy boy, follows a crowd, afraid of being rejected by others, tried to act "cool".
JULIE - 28, leader, adult in charge.
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting Main room of a retrat house, cabin in the woods. 
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 40 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

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