Better Than The Movie - Socially Distanced Version

by Jeffrey Harr

A socially-distanced version of Better Than the Movie.

About 20 minutes

Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks

3
1 M | 1 W | 1 Any Gender

Simple set

Comedy

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!

Characters

3
1 Man, 1 Woman, 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 [M] 37 lines: First-date. Nervous.
GIRL [W] 37 lines: Equally nervous.
DISGRUNTLED MOVIEGOER [A] 11 lines: Just wants to see the movie. Can you blame them?

Subgenres: Romantic comedy Character study
Settings: Present day
Dress: Contemporary costumes Simple costumes
Audience: All audiences Pre-teen Teen
Features: Character study Physical comedy Duets Student directors

Set: Interior set Simple set
Themes: Adolescence Love Relationships
Other uses: Audition material Competition Monologues

Prop List

booster seat, large soda, bag of popcorn

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