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High Tide

Short Play, Drama  /  2w, 3m

Brad C. Slaight

On a California beach, two young surfers have just come from the funeral of a close friend. The two boys confide in each other about Kirk, and they agree that possibly, they never really knew him. A chance encounter with two girls helps the boys sort out feelings about the death of their best friend…

High Tide

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Not Applicable
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences, Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
On a California beach, two young surfers have just come from the funeral of a
close friend. The two boys confide in each other about Kirk, and they agree that
possibly, they never really knew him. A chance encounter with two girls helps
the boys sort out feelings about the death of their best friend, and reveals the
truth about Kirk's passing.

In a collection and often done with "Sightings" by Brad Slaight

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Performing Groups
BRIAN PRESSMAN - 18. But acts older. Feels that there is no one he can turn to in this moment of grief and confusion.

KEITH KOLE - 17. Surfer dude. Looks up to Brian the same way he looked up to Kirk. Says whatever is on his mind.

CONNIE - 17. A tourist from Ohio. Plain looking. Brian confides in her and she listens.

LISA - 16. Another tourist from Ohio. Connie's friend. Looking for a tan and a man.

TONY - 22. A California lifeguard. Feels bad about what happened to Kirk.

  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Setting California beach. Suggested scenery, could work on a bare stage. 
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 30 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)

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  • Minimum Fee: $55 per performance
    $90 with other plays in collection

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Brad C. Slaight

Brad C. Slaight

Brad Slaight grew up in Cedar Springs, Michigan, which is known for its annual Red Flannel Festival. Discovering his acting roots early, his first stage role was Christopher Robin at the Kent Theater. After graduation, he attended Grand Rapids Junior College for one year, fol ...

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