Jealousy Jane by Lindsay Price - Theatrefolk

Jealousy Jane

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

Jealousy Jane

by Lindsay Price

Jane is a jealous girl. So much so it's turned into a life-sized monster that follows her everywhere. What happens when Jealousy takes over your life?

 About 45 minutes

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

 5
2 M | 2 W | 1 Any Gender

Simple Set

 35 pages

Dramedy

Quick-paced with strong characters and broad comedy. A festival hit!

Jane has a problem with jealousy, so much so it's turned into a life-sized monster by her side. Jealousy follows Jane wherever she goes whether she likes it or not.

Jane tries to dismiss the monster's presence, but it's ruining her social life, her school life, and refuses take the hint. Jealousy is here to stay.

Will the monster take control of Jane's life? Or will she figure out how to ditch her demon?

5 Characters
2 M, 2 W, 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.

JANE [W] 226 lines
The eponymous Jealousy Jane. Chained to a green-eyed monster. Several Monologues.
HER MONSTER [A] 68 lines
Jane’s jealousy. Pretty big, as monsters go.
BETINA [W] 93 lines
Jane’s sister. Knows her a littler better than Jane knows herself.
OSCAR [M] 101 lines
Jane’s best friend. He’s seen a lot.
BILL [M] 73 lines
Jane’s boyfriend. Has to support her…. oh, that came out wrong.

Subgenres
Fantasy

Settings
Present day

Dress
Contemporary costumes Fantasy costumes

Audience
All audiences Pre-teen Teen

Features
Character study Multicultural cast Physical comedy SEL

Set
Simple set Interior set

Themes
Adolescence Friendship Relationships Jealousy

Other uses
Competition Monologues Audition material

Prop List

rope, tickets, clutch purse, lunch box

Production Photos

Multimedia

Lindsay Price talks about the play.
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