Theater Education

SUGGESTED TWO-PERSON SCENES

Because of Beth (From Act I, Scene 2) (Read-only PDF)
2 F
Note: Includes profanity
Suggested age: 8th grade+
Runtime: 5 minutes

Sisters Cara and Penny mourn their mother and discuss Penny's impending move into Cara's apartment.

Because of Beth (From Act II, Scene 1) (Read-only PDF)
2 M
Suggested age: 8th grade+
Runtime: 5 minutes

Robert, Beth's estranged ex-husband, and Stanley, Beth's fiance when she died, discuss Robert's re-appearance, their college days, and custody.

Because of Beth (From Act II, Scene 2) (Read-only PDF)
1 M, 1 F
Note: Includes profanity
Suggested age: 8th grade+
Runtime: 5 minutes

Stanley, Cara's would-have-been step-father, explains Beth's wishes upon her death.

Daughter (From Act I, Scene 1) (Read-only PDF)
2 F
Suggested age: 8th grade+
Runtime: 5 minutes

Robyn is contacted by her biological mother on Facebook.

Daughter (From Act II, Scene 2) (Read-only PDF)
2 F
Suggested age: 8th grade+
Runtime: 10 minutes

While trying to get Robyn to get tested to be a bone marrow donor, her biological mother reveals a secret.

Pilar's Brother (From Act I, Scene 2) (Read-only PDF)
1 M, 1 F
Note: Includes broken English/Spanish
Suggested age: 8th grade+
Runtime: 5 minutes

Julian's aunt is looking for her lost sewing box and delivers medical papers to Julian.

Pilar's Brother (From Act II, Scene 4) (Read-only PDF)
2 M
Suggested age: 8th grade+
Runtime: 10 minutes

Julian is presented with a big opportunity but jeopardizes his relationship with his boyfriend.

Cortex Kin (From Act I, Scene 1) (Read-only PDF)
1 M, 1 F
Suggested age: 8th grade+
Runtime: 5 minutes

Daniel complains to his housekeeper about inequality in his workplace.

Cortex Kin (From Act I, Scene 1) (Read-only PDF)
1 M, 1 F
Suggested age: 8th grade+
Runtime: 5 minutes

Daniel tells Hank about his challenging relationship with his twin brother.

SUGGESTED THREE-PERSON SCENES

Daughter (From Act I, Scene 3) (Read-only PDF)
3 F
Suggested age: 8th grade+
Runtime: 25 minutes

Robyn meets her biological mother for the first time.

Daughter (From Act II, Scene 3) (Read-only PDF)
2 F, 1 M
Suggested age: 8th grade+
Runtime: 10 minutes

Robyn tries to convince her parents that she should be a bone marrow donor.

Pilar's Brother (From Act I, Scene 3) (Read-only PDF)
2 M, 1 F
Suggested age: 8th grade+
Runtime: 15 minutes

Julian's secret boyfriend discovers that he is a secret and that Julian has a strange sister.

Pilar's Brother (From Act II, Scene 1) (Read-only PDF)
2 M, 1 F
Suggested age: 8th grade+
Runtime: 10 minutes

Julian's sister and boyfriend try to convince Julian to give up some responsibilities.

"You can't throw it away! This is the rubber chicken! "

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