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Nine (Shepard)

Short Play, Drama  /  2w

Jane Shepard

"The kind of incredibly brilliant, piercing story that feels like skipping the cup of coffee and going straight to speed." - Shortstuff.com
"A riveting, focused, and ultimately loving look at the power of human relationships to overcome the most inhumane circumstances... Left me breathless!" - Jesse Epstein, Cleveland Film Festival
Two women held in a life-threatening situation and the mind games they play to keep one another alive.

Nine (Shepard)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w
  • Duration
    Duration
    40 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
Two women held in a life-threatening situation and the mind games they play to keep one another alive. Held in a room and chained apart, their only currency is words, and balance of power is everything when a single word becomes the hanging point between life and death. Published in KickAss Plays For Women.

History
Nine was originally produced at the Circle Rep Lab in New York City in March, 1995. It was directed by Michele Coleman. The production was subsequently invited to run at the Currican Theater in New York, and the play was later turned into a film, produced and directed by the author.
Keywords
Performing Groups
1 - tends to be a cooler personality, capable of remoteness
2 - warmer, with a slight tendency toward dependence
Both women are smart, resourceful, and capable of humor in the face of adversity.
  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 40 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

REVIEWS

"One of the most amazing character dramas this critic has ever seen. Nine is the kind of incredibly brilliant, piercing story that feels like skipping the cup of coffee and going straight to speed." - James Brundage, Shortstuff.com

"Nine is a riveting, focused, and ultimately loving look at the power of human relationships to overcome the most inhumane circumstances. Jane Shepard has achieved the impossible task of linking the most grim with the most noble aspects of the human spirit. Nine left me breathless!" - Jesse Epstein, Cleveland Film Festival

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size No Chorus

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  • Minimum Fee: $75 per performance

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Jane Shepard

Jane Shepard

Jane Shepard's works have been produced in New York, around the U.S. and in five nations. During 25 years in New York City, she received numerous productions and worked in association with some of the city's most revered companies, among them Circle Rep, The Public, New York ...

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