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Look Me in the Eye

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

Teenagers in the future are obedient, polite, and respectful. This is due in large part to the government-required "Observation Sessions." But there is a dark underside to this utopian vision.

After learning her brother is scheduled to be "observed," one of the most obedient students starts to question the system. She must decide whether to remain obedient or speak out and face the consequences.

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Average Producer Rating: 5.0 out of 5

Recommended for High Schools

At a Glance

Running Time
About 25 minutes
Approximate; excludes intermissions and scene changes
Cast
7 Characters
2 M3 F2 Any Gender
Set
Simple Set
Length
23 pages
Free Excerpt

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7 Characters

2 M, 3 F, 2 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.

Vio [M] 56 lines
Late teens. Hyper and brash, full of testosterone.
Fea [M] 53 lines
Early teens. Mousy, always nervous, never comfortable.
Rea [F] 59 lines
Mid teens. Introspective and quiet. One Monologue.
Rul [F] 88 lines
Mid teens. Overbearing. One Monologue.
Tor [F] 95 lines
Late teens. Fearless and sarcastic.
Offence Officer Flint [A] 13 lines
Indeterminate age. Grey hair.
Offence Officer Ash [A] 14 lines
Indeterminate age. Grey hair.

Praise for Look Me in the Eye

5 out of 5 stars
Rossana Cossaro
St. Patrick C.S.S.
The audience was mesmerized by the story and the characters on the stage.
5 out of 5 stars
marisa Cavataio
Nelson High School
Very positive experience. Great character work for young actors. Excellent competition piece.
5 out of 5 stars
Kristi Jacobs-Stanley
Mount Carmel Academy
The play is so beautifully written and an amazing piece for showcasing actor abilities.

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