Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon

Play

Writers: Rosie Day

Overview

Show Information

Book
Category
Play
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2022
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Dark Comedy
Settings
Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
Girl's bedroom, Present Day
Cast Size
small
Dancing
Musical Staging
Ideal for
All-Female Cast, College/University, Community Theatre, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Star Vehicle Female
Casting Notes
Mostly female cast
Includes late teen, young adult characters

Synopsis

After her sister’s untimely death by a Yorkshire pudding, a funny misfit teen navigates adolescence (with varying degrees of success). From joining a flailing scout group, to first dates, and fast friendships, Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon is a rollercoaster ride through youth and all the twists and turns that accompany it. This one-woman show is an excellent showcase for a young actor who can navigate comedy and drama while dealing with heavy topics that affect young girls on their journey to womanhood.

Author’s note: Video footage is projected to show Girl’s memoires, but the play can be produced with/without this. Musical and cultural references can be updated for each production. The original play was written and performed by a woman in her 20’s. Some material may be too heavy for younger teens to perform.

Lead Characters


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