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Overview

Synopsis

The Giver is a stage adaptation of Lois Lowry’s award-winning novel. In the near future, 12-year-old Jonas lives in a society of Sameness, with no color, climate, or emotional depth. Nobody experiences pain, but nobody experiences joy either, an apparent utopia where everything and everyone is completely equal. But when Jonas is selected as the next Receiver of Memory, his eyes are opened to a world he has never known and a devastating truth forces him to make a decision that could change his community forever. With flexible casting options, minimal tech requirements, and a challenging role for a young actor, it’s an ideal option for middle and high school theatres.

Show Information

Book
Eric Coble
Conceived By
Eric Coble
Based on the Play/Book/Film
Based on the book The Giver by Lois Lowry
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2006
Genres
Drama
Settings
Fantasy/Imaginary, Contemporary, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
In and around the community, Soon
Cast Size
medium
Ideal For
Community Theatre, Ensemble Cast, High School, Middle School, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Mature Adult, Elderly, Child, Early Teen, Adult Characters, Medium Cast

Context

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Old Man/The Giver

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Jonas

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Father

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Mother

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Fiona

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Asher

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Lily

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Rosemary

Featured

Female

Silent

Chief Elder

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Songs

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Guide Written By:

Kevan Dunkelberg

Kevan Dunkelberg

Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright