DEATH BY PUBLIC SPEAKING
ISBN: 978-1-60003-775-7
Type: Trios & More
Genre: Comedy
Themes: Competition, Communication, Addiction
Duration: 10 minutes
Speaking Cast: 3 females, 1-2 males, 2-4 either (6-9 total cast)
Flexibility: 0-10 extras, doubling possible, gender flexible
SYNOPSIS: Kaley’s overdose has landed her in the emergency room. Now her parents have staged an intervention and are sending her off to a rehabilitation clinic for public speaking addicts! In a hilarious ten minute infomercial, the clinic directors present the causes, symptoms and hopefully the cure for oratorical addiction.
Southeast Valley High School
Gowrie, IA
Colfax-Mingo High School
Colfax, IA
Henry County Middle School Speech Team
Buchanan, TN
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
Deland, FL
Penn Cambria High School
Cresson, PA
Warner School
Warner, SD
"This was a fun play to do. There were many laughable moments."
By Gina Homan - Director - large group speech
"This is absoluteley perfect for NCFCA Compatition! I cut, memorized, and blocked this piece in a week and went on to win a tournament in Open interpretation."
By Elizabeth Winter - BRSD NCFCA Speech and Debate
"Wow! We have a duo performing this play in competition this and they are sure to 'kill it'...with this highly entertaining script. Great humor throughout! Excellent characterization of students who just can't keep away from forensic competition, their hyper-protective parents, and the imaginary treatment program that 'cures' this addiction. Kudos to Linda Cooke for this fun piece!"
By Amy Kent - The Academy
Ooltewah Middle School, 1-800-U-PSYCHO
MATERIALS & PERFORMANCES
Product Price Qty Total
Script Pack
(Includes 9 scripts)
$20.00 $0.00
Add a Script
$2.00 $0.00
Performance Royalty
(Performance Royalty waived for competition)
$15.00 $0.00
Limited Video Rights
$30.00 $0.00
Limited Streaming/Broadcast Rights
$5.00 $0.00
Extra Streams
$0.05 $0.00
Add to Cart
Subtotal
$0.00
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