Look Me in the Eye
by Lindsay Price
In the future teenagers are obedient and polite. But this behaviour comes at a price. A thought-provoking harrowing tale.
Average Producer Rating:
About 25 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
7
2 M | 3 W | 2 Any Gender
Simple Set
23 pages
Reviews from Past Producers
A haunting, futuristic drama.
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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Awards and Accolades
- Crews Lake Middle School - Superior Production & Critic's Choice; 2017 Florida Jr. Thespian District 11 One Act Competition
- Crews Lake Middle School - Superior Production; 2018 Florida Jr. Thespian State Competition in Orlando
- Sisseton High School, Won 2004 Regionals & advanced to State competition (won Superior Play award, Ensemble Acting award and 4 individual acting awards)
- Mount Carmel Academy - Chapter Select for the Louisiana State Thespian Festival
Characters
7
2 Men, 3 Women, 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.
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Vio
[M]
56 lines
- Late teens. Hyper and brash, full of testosterone.
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Fea
[M]
53 lines
- Early teens. Mousy, always nervous, never comfortable.
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Rea
[W]
59 lines
- Mid teens. Introspective and quiet. One Monologue.
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Rul
[W]
88 lines
- Mid teens. Overbearing. One Monologue.
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Tor
[W]
95 lines
- Late teens. Fearless and sarcastic.
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Offence Officer Flint
[A]
13 lines
- Indeterminate age. Grey hair.
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Offence Officer Ash
[A]
14 lines
- Indeterminate age. Grey hair.
- Subgenres
- Science fiction Character study
- Settings
- The future
- Dress
- Contemporary costumes Fantasy costumes
- Audience
- Pre-teen Teen
- Features
- Character study Variable gender breakdown
- Set
- Simple set Interior set
- Cautions
- Adult themes
- Themes
- Adolescence Death Friendship Parenting/Family Individuality Obedience Morality Peer pressure Self-image
- Other uses
- Competition Monologues Audition material Class work Scene work
- Awards & Accolades
- Plays with Awards & Accolades
Prop List
lipstick, watch, masks, computer printout
Production Photos
Multimedia
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Customer Comments
I just wanted to tell you that my cast LOVES your play (Look Me in the Eye). They have done more analysis on the plot and character (all on their own) than with any other show I have done.
I would like to express my gratitude for your work. Last year we did your Ths Phne 2: The Next Generation and we went to State with it.
It is so great to find quality scripts on modern topics that students can relate to. Since we have to take everything on a school bus, I so appreciate your simple, easy sets. You are our secret weapon for the One Act Competition. Keep up the great work.
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Look Me in the Eye
by Lindsay Price
About 25 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
7
2 M | 3 W | 2 Any Gender
Simple Set
23 pages