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Synopsis

Two famous movie stars who are anxious not to let their stars go out get together with their respective lovers to discuss filming a sex scene in their upcoming movie -- for real. It’s been years since either one’s had a hit, and they are desperately hoping the latest movie by a hot-shot European director could change that. What follows is a comedic romp through the raging insecurities, petty power struggles and name-dropping absurdities that comes with the fame and fortune of being a movie star. Egos are shattered, fistfighting ensues, and everyone drinks entirely too much alcohol… all well before dinner. Neil Labute’s no-holds barred satire, The Money Shot, invites you into Hollywood’s inner circle while holding up a mirror to each of us, implicating our role in this culture in which very little is sacred and nearly nothing is taboo. As the evening devolves, the play asks, “How far will you go to hold on to fame?”

Show Information

Book
Neil LaBute
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2014
Genres
Comedy
Settings
Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
yesterday, los angeles, california
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Young Adult Characters, Small Cast

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Steve

Lead

Male

Spoken

Bev

Lead

Female

Spoken

Karen

Lead

Female

Spoken

Missy

Supporting

Female

Spoken

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Guide Written By:

Avital Shira

Avital Shira