Fidget
by Bradley Hayward
Kids are constantly being told to hold still. But that’s impossible when all they want to do is move forward at warp speed.
About 30 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
6
6 Any Gender, Expandable to 28
Simple set
27 pages
Why do kids find it so hard to stop moving?
Kids are constantly being told to hold still. But that’s impossible when all they want to do is move forward at warp speed.
From disputes with friends and troubles at home, to negative self-image and unfortunate sugar highs, this vignette play explores the need to fidget in a world that gets more stressful every day. Jam-packed with rich characters and unique theatricality, this entirely gender flexible play is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
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Characters
6
6 Any Gender, Expandable to 28
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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AIDEN
[A]
11 lines
- A mostly silent character with Anxiety dealing with a loud world.
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BAILEY
[A]
45 lines
- Trying to figure it all out gender-wise. (Monologue)
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CARSON
[A]
49 lines
- A hockey player no one wants to play with. Life zooms by. (Monologue)
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DEVIN
[A]
51 lines
- A smart person who panics and doesn’t know what’s wrong or where to belong. On the spectrum. (Monologue)
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EMERSYN
[A]
32 lines
- A foster kid trying to match brain to body trying to be noticed and failing. Attention Deficit disorder (Monologue)
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FIDGET
[A]
64 lines
- Constantly spinning, trying to focus
ENSEMBLE
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VOICE
[A]
33 lines
- Menacing and commanding. Also the voice inside of Aiden’s head.
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FORWARD
[A]
21 lines
- Forwardly aggressive
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DEFENSE
[A]
17 lines
- Defensively trying to keep the piece
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GUM CHEWER
[A]
0 lines
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NAIL BITER
[A]
0 lines
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HAIR TWISTER
[A]
0 lines
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NOSE PICKER
[A]
1 line
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ATTENTION
[A]
6 lines
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DEFICIT
[A]
5 lines
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DISORDER
[A]
5 lines
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HAIR
[A]
6 lines
- Judgemental about hair.
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SKIN
[A]
9 lines
- Judgemental about skin.
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WEIGHT
[A]
5 lines
- Judgmental about weight.
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TRUCK
[A]
24 lines
- A broken truck with defined gender lines
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DOLL
[A]
22 lines
- A broken doll with defined gender lines
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RED
[A]
10 lines
- Part of the spectrum. Also part of a rainbow.
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ORANGE
[A]
5 lines
- Part of the spectrum. Also part of a rainbow.
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YELLOW
[A]
4 lines
- Part of the spectrum. Also part of a rainbow.
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GREEN
[A]
8 lines
- Part of the spectrum. Also part of a rainbow.
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BLUE
[A]
6 lines
- Part of the spectrum. Also part of a rainbow.
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INDIGO
[A]
6 lines
- Part of the spectrum. Also part of a rainbow.
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VIOLET
[A]
5 lines
- Part of the spectrum. Also part of a rainbow.
- Subgenres
- Character study Choral work Issue-based Movement-based
- Settings
- Present day
- Dress
- Contemporary costumes Simple costumes
- Audience
- Pre-teen Teen
- Features
- Ensemble Tableau Character study Movement-based Variable gender breakdown Gender neutral cast Variable Cast Size
- Set
- Simple set
- Cautions
- Body dysmorphia
- Themes
- Adolescence Anxiety Self-image Body image Relationships Individuality Friendship Pressure Rejection Gender issues Happiness Obedience
- Other uses
- Class work Competition Scene work
Prop List
Blue baseball cap, pink knapsack, hockey stick, purse with pieces of gum, hula hoops, pinwheels, curly wing, white sheet, strips of fabric, mini flashlights, goalie mask, goalie leg pads, goalie stick, toy truck, toy dall, rubber bands, cell phone, tap shoes (optional)
Multimedia
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Fidget
by Bradley Hayward
About 30 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
6
6 Any Gender, Expandable to 28
Simple set
27 pages