The Big Lie by Lindsay Price - Theatrefolk

Ten / Two

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

The Big Lie

by Lindsay Price

As a teacher and student square off, one reveals a secret about the other.

 About 10 minutes

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

 2
2 Any Gender

Simple Set

Comedy

As a teacher and student square off, one reveals a secret about the other.

This play is part of Ten / Two, a collection of 10 plays
2 Characters
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.

One [A] 36 lines
Teacher
Two [A] 36 lines
Student

Settings
Present day

Dress
Contemporary costumes

Audience
Teen

Features
Duets Gender neutral cast SEL

Set
Simple set

Themes
Adolescence Self-image

Other uses
Monologues Class work

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A vignette play is a collection of short scenes on a theme. You'll love working with the variety and flexibility of the scenes. Your actors will love the fast pace and fun characters.

There's more. Every Theatrefolk vignette play holds the unexpected. A showcase monologue. A dramatic moment. A change in form. A left turn.

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