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Synopsis

In a world where the boundaries between the digital and the human are razor-thin, The Ghost explores the haunting consequences of our dependence on technology. Helen, a brilliant but ostracized teen, finds solace in her computer until a cruel prank pushes her toward an irreversible decision. Drawn into a secretive corporate experiment, Helen’s consciousness is digitized, and she becomes part of Project Lighthouse—a revolutionary initiative with utopian ambitions but sinister implications. As Helen grapples with her loss of autonomy, she uncovers the horrifying truth about Morningstar Technologies' plans for humanity. Simultaneously, her former tormentors face their own reckoning as their lives spiral out of control, exposing the fragility of the human connection in the digital age. Part techno-thriller, part dark comedy, The Ghost is a chilling exploration of cyberbullying, identity, and what it means to truly live.

Show Information

Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2021
Genres
Drama, Dark Comedy
Settings
Contemporary
Time & Place
The electronic plane, in a near-future world dominated by advanced AI and digital consciousness.
Cast Size
medium
Licensor
See CONTEXT AND/OR LINKS TAB
Ideal For
Community Theatre, High School, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Late Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast

Context

Characters

Showing 8 of 12 characters

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Key Terms

    A dramatic setting depicting a repressive future society, used to explore political and philosophical themes.