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Like the library geek in her play A Number of Secrets, Jeri Weiss used to issue library cards to her friends and insert due-date slips in the books they “checked out” from her.



You're Next by Jonathan Dorf

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About the Play


Wilmington Drama League (Wilmington, DE)

Drama.  2 males.  15-20 minutes.  Suitable for high school and older performers.  First performance:  $35 (this includes permission to make copies of the script as necessary for your production).  Each additional performance:  $25.  Professional rights should be negotiated directly with YouthPLAYS at info@youthplays.com.

You're Next received its first full production at Lyman High School as part of the Gunplay trilogy, competing in the Florida State Thespian Festival.   It was part of the curriculum at John F. Ross CVI (a high school) in Guelph, Ontario, where the supervising teacher reported that "It was the favourite of four plays studied for almost two-thirds of the kids."

“It was an amazing journey working on Gunplay. We took this trilogy all the way to the State level of competition and learned something new with every performance. This piece offers many educational opportunities without preaching the dangers of guns."--Michelle Backel, Faculty Director, Lyman High School (Longwood, FL)

This play is available for perusal as a free non-printable PDF or as a printable PDF file ($5.50).  To order a digital copy, just click the Place an Order button above and select the either Non-Printable or Printable Perusal option.  It is now also available as a printed acting edition which includes special commentary from the author.  This version is available for $5.50 per script plus shipping/handling.  Until our shopping cart system is updated to include this option, please email us with your name and address and your preferred shipping option (standard, expedited, priority).  We will send you a Google Checkout invoice (if you'd like to pay by credit card) or quote you a price (if you'd like to pay by check or purchase order or PayPal).

 


Synopsis

Wilmington Drama League (Wilmington, DE)

Jay's been throw into the shower—again. As he huddles with his best friend Peter in search of a solution to his bullying problem, Peter reveals that he's brought a gun for Jay to use against his tormentor. But when Jay hesitates and Peter won't let up, it gradually becomes clear that Jay's not the only one who needs help...

 




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