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Better Than The Movie

by Jeffrey Harr

First dates can be the worst or the best. Especially when you're on a date with the guy or girl of your dreams.

Will the giant soda cause bladder issues? Will the Heimlich maneuver be needed over a popcorn kernel? Will the disgruntled guy in the back ruin everything? Read on to see how this date turns out!

Average Producer Rating: 5.0 out of 5

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

At a Glance

Running Time
About 20 minutes
Approximate; excludes intermissions and scene changes
Cast
3 Characters
1 M 1 F 1 Any Gender
Set
Simple set
Length
12 pages
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3 Characters

  • 1 Male
  • 1 Female
  • 1 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.

  • Boy Male 28 lines
    First-date. Nervous.
  • Girl Female 30 lines
    Equally nervous.
  • Disgruntled Moviegoer Any gender 12 lines
    Just wants to see the movie. Can you blame them?

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