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The Duck Pond

10 Minute Play, Drama  /  2w, 1m

Ara Watson

Rachel, an overweight girl, is hassled by two students claiming that she
is not trying to lose weight for “God.” They threaten to report her to
the school committee if she doesn’t ask for forgiveness.

The Duck Pond

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary

Rachel, an overweight girl, is hassled by two students claiming that she is not trying to lose weight for “God.” They threaten to report her to the school committee if she doesn’t ask for forgiveness.

Published in Ten Minute Plays from Actors Theatre of Louisville, Vol. 1.

History
The Duck Pond was first produced by The Actors Theatre f Louisville on December 18, 1981. It was directed by Robert Spera.
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Performing Groups
RACHEL – 20, overweight
ELIZABETH – 21, clean-cut
JOHN – 21, clean-cut
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting A pond in a park
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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