Reflex Action eScriptAvailable

Reflex Action by Douglas Craven

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Productions (55)
Comedy/Satire with music
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20 - 45 minutes
20 Any (10-30 actors possible: 0-30 W, 0-30 M)
Content Notes: Some optional adult language
Set: A bare stage.

Reflex Action is a fast-paced, self-reflexive send-up of theatrical conventions, traditions, and techniques, with a flexible cast size and composition. The plot concerns two characters, Itchy and Knee, who discuss the mystery of a place called Woodpecker Plateau. As they await the entrance of their dire arch-nemesis, Professor Unfrenabulous, they must endure choral drama, tableau, body-bag dream sequences, a nineteenth-century operetta, stichomythia, monologues, pauses, Shakespeare, Beckett, Pinter, and Enya.

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Play Details

Reflex Action is a fast-paced, self-reflexive send-up of theatrical conventions, traditions, and techniques, with a flexible cast size and composition. The plot concerns two characters, Itchy and Knee, who discuss the mystery of a place called Woodpecker Plateau. As they await the entrance of their dire arch-nemesis, Professor Unfrenabulous, they must endure choral drama, tableau, body-bag dream sequences, a nineteenth-century operetta, stichomythia, monologues, pauses, Shakespeare, Beckett, Pinter, and Enya.

  • Comedy/Satire with music
  • |
  • 20 - 45 minutes
  • 20 Any (10-30 actors possible: 0-30 W, 0-30 M)
  • Content Notes: Some optional adult language
  • Set: A bare stage.

Production History

JAN 20, 2024 - FEB 10, 2024
Grinnell High School
Pella, IA United States
 Grinnell High School Pella, IA United States
JAN 20, 2024 - FEB 03, 2024
Fairfield High School
Fairfield, IA United States
 Fairfield High School Fairfield, IA United States
NOV 08, 2023 - NOV 22, 2023
Enderlin Area Public Schools
Valley City, ND United States
 Enderlin Area Public Schools Valley City, ND United States
OCT 25, 2023 - OCT 28, 2023
Academy for the Arts, Science and Technology
Myrtle Beach, SC United States
 Academy for the Arts, Science and Technology Myrtle Beach, SC United States
JUN 18, 2022 - JUN 18, 2022
Cardinal Carter Academy
North York, ON Canada
 Cardinal Carter Academy North York, ON Canada
DEC 19, 2019 - DEC 19, 2019
White Knoll High School
Lexington, SC United States
 White Knoll High School Lexington, SC United States
DEC 07, 2019 - DEC 08, 2019
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA United States
 Grinnell College Grinnell, IA United States
FEB 02, 2019 - FEB 02, 2019
Heritage High
Brentwood, CA United States
 Heritage High Brentwood, CA United States
DEC 12, 2017 - DEC 12, 2017
River Ridge Theatre
Woodstock, GA United States
 River Ridge Theatre Woodstock, GA United States
FEB 16, 2017 - FEB 17, 2017
Wade Hampton High School Aud
Greenville, SC United States
 Wade Hampton High School Aud Greenville, SC United States
JAN 21, 2017 - JAN 21, 2017
Dallas Center-Grimes High School
Des Moines, IA United States
 Dallas Center-Grimes High School Des Moines, IA United States
JAN 19, 2017 - MAR 04, 2017
Stone Bridge High School
Ashburn, VA United States
 Stone Bridge High School Ashburn, VA United States
JAN 29, 2016 - JAN 30, 2016
Elk Grove HighSchool
Elk Grove Village, IL United States
 Elk Grove HighSchool Elk Grove Village, IL United States
OCT 24, 2015 - OCT 24, 2015
J.R. Tucker High School
Norfolk, VA United States
 J.R. Tucker High School Norfolk, VA United States
JUL 31, 2015 - JUL 31, 2015
Colonial Heights High School
Colonial Heights, VA United States
 Colonial Heights High School Colonial Heights, VA United States
JAN 16, 2014 - JAN 18, 2014
Milwaukie High School
Milwaukie, OR United States
 Milwaukie High School Milwaukie, OR United States
MAR 04, 2013 - MAR 05, 2013
River Ridge High School
Woodstock, GA United States
 River Ridge High School Woodstock, GA United States
MAR 01, 2013 - MAR 03, 2013
Otter Valley Union HIgh School
Brandon, VT United States
 Otter Valley Union HIgh School Brandon, VT United States
MAY 08, 2012 - MAY 09, 2012
River Ridge High School
Woodstock, GA United States
 River Ridge High School Woodstock, GA United States
APR 11, 2012 - APR 11, 2012
Old Scona Academic
Edmonton, AB Canada
 Old Scona Academic Edmonton, AB Canada
MAR 03, 2012 - MAR 03, 2012
Princess Anne High School
Virginia Beach, VA United States
 Princess Anne High School Virginia Beach, VA United States
FEB 17, 2012 - FEB 17, 2012
Princess Anne High School
Virginia Beach, VA United States
 Princess Anne High School Virginia Beach, VA United States
FEB 04, 2012 - FEB 04, 2012
Luna Middle School
San Antonio, TX United States
 Luna Middle School San Antonio, TX United States
JAN 14, 2012 - JAN 14, 2012
Princess Anne High School
Virginia Beach, VA United States
 Princess Anne High School Virginia Beach, VA United States
NOV 21, 2011 - DEC 16, 2011
Broadway High School
Broadway, VA United States
 Broadway High School Broadway, VA United States
OCT 22, 2011 - OCT 22, 2011
Broadway High School
Bridgewater, VA United States
 Broadway High School Bridgewater, VA United States
MAR 10, 2011 - MAR 11, 2011
Riot To Follow Theater Society
Olympia, WA United States
 Riot To Follow Theater Society Olympia, WA United States
FEB 03, 2011 - FEB 03, 2011
High School Auditorium
Henrico, VA United States
 High School Auditorium Henrico, VA United States
NOV 06, 2010 - NOV 06, 2010
New Hanover County Schools
Wilmington, NC United States
 New Hanover County Schools Wilmington, NC United States
NOV 04, 2010 - NOV 04, 2010
Pepperell High Auditorium
Lindale, GA United States
 Pepperell High Auditorium Lindale, GA United States
OCT 30, 2010 - OCT 30, 2010
Grayson County High School
Bluefield, WV United States
 Grayson County High School Bluefield, WV United States
OCT 08, 2010 - OCT 08, 2010
South Carleton High School
Richmond, ON Canada
 South Carleton High School Richmond, ON Canada
APR 28, 2010 - APR 29, 2010
Madison Academy
Madison, AL United States
 Madison Academy Madison, AL United States
APR 15, 2010 - APR 16, 2010
Dreher High School
Columbia, SC United States
 Dreher High School Columbia, SC United States
MAY 01, 2009 - MAY 01, 2009
Timiskaming District Secondary School
North Bay, ON Canada
 Timiskaming District Secondary School North Bay, ON Canada
APR 02, 2009 - APR 02, 2009
Timiskaming District Secondary School
Cobalt, ON Canada
 Timiskaming District Secondary School Cobalt, ON Canada
JAN 31, 2009 - MAR 21, 2009
George C. Marshall High School
Falls Church/Burke,Chalottesville, VA United States
 George C. Marshall High School Falls Church/Burke,Chalottesville, VA United States
JAN 23, 2009 - JAN 31, 2009
Gorger C. Marshall High School
Falls Church, VA United States
 Gorger C. Marshall High School Falls Church, VA United States
NOV 13, 2008 - NOV 19, 2008
Trinity High School
Dickinson, ND United States
 Trinity High School Dickinson, ND United States
AUG 01, 2008 - AUG 01, 2008
Barrington Recreational Theatre
Barrington, RI United States
 Barrington Recreational Theatre Barrington, RI United States
FEB 21, 2008 - FEB 22, 2008
Wade Hampton High School
Greenville, SC United States
 Wade Hampton High School Greenville, SC United States
DEC 01, 2007 - DEC 31, 2007
J.R. Tucker High School
Richmond, VA United States
 J.R. Tucker High School Richmond, VA United States
NOV 09, 2007 - NOV 09, 2007
McIntosh County Academy
Darien, GA United States
 McIntosh County Academy Darien, GA United States
APR 24, 2007 - APR 25, 2007
Academy For The Arts, Science, & Technology
Myrtle Beach, SC United States
 Academy For The Arts, Science, & Technology Myrtle Beach, SC United States
MAR 01, 2007 - MAR 03, 2007
Rocdale County High School
Conyers, GA United States
 Rocdale County High School Conyers, GA United States
AUG 18, 2006 - AUG 18, 2006
Laughing Stock
Hailey, ID United States
 Laughing Stock Hailey, ID United States
AUG 09, 2006 - AUG 10, 2006
St. Anthony Village High School
St. Anthony Village, MN United States
 St. Anthony Village High School St. Anthony Village, MN United States
MAY 19, 2006 - AUG 23, 2006
St. Anthony Village High School
Shoreview, MN United States
 St. Anthony Village High School Shoreview, MN United States
FEB 01, 2006 - FEB 28, 2006
Northwest School Of The Arts
Charlotte, NC United States
 Northwest School Of The Arts Charlotte, NC United States
NOV 16, 2005 - NOV 18, 2005
Roca Theater, Belen Jesuit Prep
Miami, FL United States
 Roca Theater, Belen Jesuit Prep Miami, FL United States
NOV 01, 2005 - NOV 30, 2005
Mammoth-San Manuel School Dist.
San Manuel, AZ United States
 Mammoth-San Manuel School Dist. San Manuel, AZ United States
OCT 13, 2005 - OCT 13, 2005
Olathe South High School
Olathe, KS United States
 Olathe South High School Olathe, KS United States
NOV 01, 2004 - NOV 30, 2004
Click 2 Exit Productions
Whitby, ON Canada
 Click 2 Exit Productions Whitby, ON Canada
JAN 01, 2003 - DEC 31, 2003
Ponoka Composite High School
Ponoka, AB United States
 Ponoka Composite High School Ponoka, AB United States
JAN 01, 2001 - DEC 31, 2001
Broadway High School
Broadway, VA United States
 Broadway High School Broadway, VA United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (2)

Best Script Selection, Alberta Provincial High School Drama Festival (2003)

Best Play, Virginia Theatre Association (2001)

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