Puzzle Pieces
by Krista Boehnert
An exploration of teen issues through a series of monologues. The characters speak frankly about their fears, their futures, and their day to day life.
About 45 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
5
2 M | 3 W
Simple Set
20 pages
"Our stories are all pieces of one big puzzle. We try to fit it all together to get a picture we can understand."
Puzzle Pieces explores teen issues through a series of monologues. The characters speak frankly about their fears, their futures, and their day to day life.
The serious dramatic scenes are balanced with humour, and the play is ultimately uplifting. The characters choose to embrace life and all its struggles, rather than shy away from it.
Characters
5
2 Men, 3 Women
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.
- JAMIE [M]
- 17 years old; Four Monologues.
- VICKI [W]
- 17 years old; Four Monologues.
- TROY [M]
- 16 years old; Four Monologues.
- ERIN [W]
- 17 years old; Four Monologues.
- JEN [W]
- 16 years old; Four Monologues.
- Subgenres
- Character study Issue-based
- Settings
- Present day
- Dress
- Contemporary costumes
- Audience
- Teen
- Features
- Character study Student directors Online Performance
- Set
- Simple set
- Cautions
- Adult themes Alcohol Drugs Frank talk of death Suicide
- Themes
- Adolescence Friendship Illness/Health Parenting/Family Religion Sports Relationships Self-image Teen pregnancy Anxiety Betrayal Death Family Gender issues Overcoming odds Personal responsibility Pressure Suicide
- Other uses
- Competition Monologues Audition material Class work Scene work
Prop List
Football, Toy airplane, Diary, Rag doll, Security blanket, Five puzzle piece acting boxes
Production Photos
Multimedia
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Puzzle Pieces
by Krista Boehnert
About 45 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
5
2 M | 3 W
Simple Set
20 pages