Change

Change by Michael Slade

(7)
Productions (11)
Drama/Comedy
|
40 - 50 minutes
6 W, 2 M,  (3-8 actors possible: 2-6 W, 1-2 M)
Set: Minimal.

In 1964, three high school valedictorians reflect on the one recent event none of them will ever forget -- the assassination of President Kennedy. In early 2002, a middle school student becomes convinced that Al-Qaida terrorists lurk in the midst of his sleepy small town. And on November 5th, 2008, two young mothers from very different backgrounds consider what Obama's victory means for the future of their children. By turns poignant and funny, this look back on watershed moments in American history is an honest examination of change's immense power.

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Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

In 1964, three high school valedictorians reflect on the one recent event none of them will ever forget -- the assassination of President Kennedy. In early 2002, a middle school student becomes convinced that Al-Qaida terrorists lurk in the midst of his sleepy small town. And on November 5th, 2008, two young mothers from very different backgrounds consider what Obama's victory means for the future of their children. By turns poignant and funny, this look back on watershed moments in American history is an honest examination of change's immense power.

  • Drama/Comedy
  • |
  • 40 - 50 minutes
  • 6 W, 2 M,  (3-8 actors possible: 2-6 W, 1-2 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-411-0

Published Reviews

"A wonderful play... it kept our students and faculty captivated."

Anthony Fisher, Drama Club advisor, Lifeskills School (Springfield, OH)

"Fantastic play!"

Lori Young, Teacher/Drama advisor, Northwestern High School (West Salem, OH)

"Very thought-provoking and educational."

Molly Wray, Teacher/Drama advisor, Springboro High School (Springboro, OH)

Production History

NOV 04, 2021 - NOV 04, 2021
Oakes Public School
Wishek, ND United States
 Oakes Public School Wishek, ND United States
OCT 31, 2021 - NOV 02, 2021
Oakes Public School
Oakes, ND United States
 Oakes Public School Oakes, ND United States
MAY 26, 2021 - MAY 29, 2021
Woodbridge Senior High School
Woodbridge, VA United States
 Woodbridge Senior High School Woodbridge, VA United States
DEC 01, 2018 - FEB 28, 2019
Ridgeland High School
Ridgeland, MS United States
 Ridgeland High School Ridgeland, MS United States
SEP 28, 2018 - OCT 20, 2018
Live Arts Theatre
Norcross, GA United States
 Live Arts Theatre Norcross, GA United States
APR 13, 2018 - APR 15, 2018
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC United States
 Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC United States
APR 11, 2018 - APR 12, 2018
Cherry Creek High School
Greenwood Village, CO United States
 Cherry Creek High School Greenwood Village, CO United States
APR 07, 2018 - APR 08, 2018
Belmond-Klemme Thespians
Belmond, IA United States
 Belmond-Klemme Thespians Belmond, IA United States
NOV 03, 2017 - NOV 03, 2017
Westwood High School Actors Theatre
Aiken, SC United States
 Westwood High School Actors Theatre Aiken, SC United States
FEB 14, 2013 - FEB 24, 2013
Andrew Jackson High School
Kershaw, SC United States
 Andrew Jackson High School Kershaw, SC United States
SEP 27, 2011 - OCT 21, 2011
The Human Race Theatre
Dayton, OH United States
 The Human Race Theatre Dayton, OH United States
No upcoming productions.
SEP 27, 2011 - OCT 21, 2011
The Human Race Theatre
Dayton, OH United States
 The Human Race Theatre Dayton, OH United States

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