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An Endangered Species: Waking Up

Short Play, Drama  /  4w, 3m

Kathy Sorensen

"Should be presented as often as possible." - Evansville Courier

"Remarkable in its ability to encompass all elements of this complex issue." - Japan Times

An Endangered Species: Waking Up

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
Some high school students discover that they are spreading the HIV virus though heterosexual sex. As they move from denial to anger, blame and fear, they face prejudice, mistreatment and misunderstanding from friends, families and society.
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Performing Groups
ELLIE - 17; principal, teacher, doc, drummer.
ERIK - 17; male.
JASON - 16; male.
KATRINA - 16; female.
HEATHER - 17; female.
MARC - 15; male.
JENNI - 15; female.

The actors should use their own names and ages during performances.

  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day, New Millennium/21st Century, 1990s
  • Setting A typical all-American town.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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"I have never had such an incredible audience reaction from any play I've directed." - Gary Fish

"Remarkable in its ability to encompass all elements of this complex issue." - Japan Times

"Should be presented as often as possible." - Evansville Courier.

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  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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