Have You Heard?
by Krista Boehnert Canadian Author
Everybody knows a secret. Some keep them quiet. Some let them loose. Some make them larger than life. Secrets, lies and rumours are the subject of Have You Heard?
This monologue-based play follows what happens in a school when rumours and secrets spin out of control. What makes a secret more powerful: When it's the truth? Or when it's a lie?
Average Producer Rating: 5.0 out of 5
Recommended for High Schools
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5 Characters
- 2 Males
- 3 Females
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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CLEO Female 10 (monologues) lines17, Was dating Steve until the accident. Wants a fresh start. Three monologues.
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ZAK Male 13 (monologues) lines16, Sick of living in the shadow of his parents. Six monologues.
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JAKE Male 12 (monologues) lines17, Tired of trying to be seen as cool. Six monologues.
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ZOE Female 12 (monologues) lines17, Always been a good student, until recently. Six monologues.
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MATTIE Female 12 (monologues) lines15, Has nightmares when she sleeps. Five monologues.
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