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Jerry Springer is God

10 Minute Play, Comedy  /  3w, 3m

Matt Pelfrey

Tex is determined to convince his friends that they should go on Jerry
Springer. He believes in twenty years it will be the epitome of classic
television – something they should want to be a part of.

Jerry Springer is God

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Farce, Theatre for Young Audiences, Parody / Spoof
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary

Tex is determined to convince his friends that they should go on Jerry Springer. He believes in twenty years it will be the epitome of classic television – something they should want to be a part of. When the group becomes divided over whether or not they could pull off such a scam, personal secrets come crawling out of the woodwork. Perhaps these kids are the perfect participants for the show afterall…

History

Jerry Springer Is God was first produced at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in January, 2001. It was directed by Sullivan Canaday White.

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Performing Groups

TEX – male, late teens to early 20s
RC – male, late teens to early 20s
JIM – male, late teens to early 20s
VIV – female, late teens to early 20s
LAURA – female, late teens to early 20s
DANA – female, late teens to early twenties

  • Time Period Contemporary, 1990s
  • Setting

    Near the end of the 20th century. An apartment.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No intermission, Physical Comedy, Stage Combat
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes

Music

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

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance
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Authors

Matt Pelfrey

Matt Pelfrey

Matt Pelfrey is the resident playwright at Furious Theatre. His plays include An Impending Rupture of the Belly, Cockroach Nation, Terminus Americana, Honkies with Attitude, Gore Hounds, Drive Angry, FrEAk StORm, Jerry Springer is God, John Ball's In the Heat of the Night and ...

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