DON'T BE SO DRAMATIC AND OTHER ANNOYING THINGS PARENTS SAY
ISBN: 978-1-64479-302-2
Type: One Act
Genres: Comedy, Ensemble Cast
Duration: 40 minutes
Speaking Cast: 2-4 females, 2-4 males, 11-61 either (15-69 total cast)
Flexibility: 5-10 extras, doubling possible, gender flexible
SYNOPSIS: Ugh! Parents are sooo annoying! And these kids have had it with all the annoying phrases their parents are always using! How did the saying “hold your horses” ever come about anyway? Not to mention the most annoying saying of all: “because I said so.” Find out how these sayings and more are perceived in the eyes of kids as they put them into imaginative settings like the wild west, Shakespeare’s home, a high stakes kitchen, and an action-packed spy adventure. Don’t Be So Dramatic and Other Annoying Things Parents Say takes a creative look at some of the most annoying sayings parents use on their children through hilarious, flexible, ensemble driven scenes.
Underwood Community School District
Underwood, IA
Burlington TWP Middle School at Springside
Burlington, NJ
The New School
Fayetteville, AR
""Don't Be So Dramatic..." is an incredibly entertaining, clever, and even educational play that's ideal for middle and junior high school students! Our students had an amazing time bringing these hilarious characters to life, and the audiences were blown away by the energy and creativity on stage. Packed with fascinating roles, there's something for everyone—whether you're a natural performer, a bit more hesitant, or anywhere in between."
By Jonny Schremmer - Arts Director - The New School in Fayetteville, AR
MATERIALS & PERFORMANCES
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Notebook Script
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$30.00 $0.00
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