A Deep, Poetic Journey Into Something
Jane wants to break out of her box. Colour cows green and the sky purple. She wants a deep poetic journey into something. The problem is she has no idea where to start.
As events spiral out of control around her, that box is looking better all the time. Will Jane choose to hide inside or change her life?
Excellent movement opportunities.
Average Producer Rating: 5.0 out of 5
Recommended for High Schools
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13 Characters
- 3 Males
- 4 Females
- 6 Any Gender
Characters in this play are currently identified as male or female. Directors are welcome to assign any gender (binary or non-binary) to any character and modify pronouns accordingly.
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JANE Female 136 linesSHE is a senior in high school and strives to break out of the box. Several Monologues.
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MOM Female 42 linesSHE is Jane’s mother and is a free-spirited artist.
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DAD Male 41 linesHE is Jane’s father and would rather stay in the box.
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MARY Female 12 linesSHE is Jane’s friend and lives way outside the box.
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DAN Male 12 linesHE is Jane’s friend and is so outside the box it’s not even funny.
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JOHN Male 44 linesHE is Jane’s friend, but wants to be a bit more.
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MRS. HATE Female 20 linesSHE wants Jane to stay in the box.
All Shadows have no dialogue, communicating instead through mime.
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SHADOW 1Jane’s Shadow
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SHADOW 2Mom’s Shadow
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SHADOW 3Dad’s Shadow
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SHADOW 4Dan’s Shadow
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SHADOW 5John’s Shadow
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SHADOW 6Mrs. Hate’s Shadow
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