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Overview

Synopsis

In a mall somewhere in America, a madman brandishes a gun at the innocent bystanders. However, this scenario does not result in the tragedy everyone expects. For this shooter wants to achieve notoriety with as little bloodshed as possible. In front of the cops and shoppers, he announces his plan, to kill himself first and spare everyone else.

Editor's Note: This is a ten minute play.

Show Information

Book
Tom Attea
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
1
Genres
Drama, Dark Comedy
Settings
Contemporary, Simple/No Set
Time & Place
America, Present Day
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
College/University, Small Cast, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Mass Murderer

Lead

Male

Spoken

Cops

Supporting

Either Gender

Spoken

Bystanders

Featured

Either Gender

Spoken

Songs

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Scenes

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher