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A Deep, Poetic Journey Into Something

by Forrest Musselman

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

At a Glance

Running Time
About 30 minutes
Approximate; excludes intermissions and scene changes
Cast
13 Characters
3 M 4 F 6 Any Gender
Set
Simple Set
Length
25 pages
Free Excerpt

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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.

  • JANE Female 136 lines
    SHE is a senior in high school and strives to break out of the box. Several Monologues.
  • MOM Female 42 lines
    SHE is Jane’s mother and is a free-spirited artist.
  • DAD Male 41 lines
    HE is Jane’s father and would rather stay in the box.
  • MARY Female 12 lines
    SHE is Jane’s friend and lives way outside the box.
  • DAN Male 12 lines
    HE is Jane’s friend and is so outside the box it’s not even funny.
  • JOHN Male 44 lines
    HE is Jane’s friend, but wants to be a bit more.
  • MRS. HATE Female 20 lines
    SHE wants Jane to stay in the box.

All Shadows have no dialogue, communicating instead through mime.

  • SHADOW 1
    Jane’s Shadow
  • SHADOW 2
    Mom’s Shadow
  • SHADOW 3
    Dad’s Shadow
  • SHADOW 4
    Dan’s Shadow
  • SHADOW 5
    John’s Shadow
  • SHADOW 6
    Mrs. Hate’s Shadow

Praise for A Deep, Poetic Journey Into Something

5 out of 5 stars
Rachel Keen
Canby High School
Students loved the play and the "shadows" behind the scenes. Great experience!
5 out of 5 stars
Melissa Legge Mauck
James Wood High School
This play resonated an incredible message for both young and old about living your life outside of the boxes society creates for us.
5 out of 5 stars
Debra Berhow
Winona Senior High School
At first read, I knew it was 'the' one. It allowed me to form a tight bond with the cast and crew.

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