Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools
Robots will always do their jobs better than real people. And rules are what make the Factory productive.
About 30 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
16
16 Any Gender
Simple set
30 pages
The Factory is efficient. The Factory runs like clockwork. The Time to Begin song always begins at 7 am. The official Greeting always takes place at 7:02. The Factory workers follow the rules and do their jobs to the letter.
Why shouldn’t they? They are humanoid robots programmed to be efficient and follow the rules. Robots will always do their jobs better than real people. And rules are what make the Factory productive.
Or do they? Rules come with red tape. And red tape can act like a wrench in the works…
Challenge your students physically with this futuristic tale.
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.
Subgenres
Science fiction Movement-based
Settings
Abstract setting The future
Features
Mime Character study Variable gender breakdown
Set
Simple set
Themes
Individuality Obedience Technology Economic issues Self-image
Cross-Curricular Uses
Technology
Other uses
Competition Audition material Class work
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About 30 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
16
16 Any Gender
Simple set
30 pages
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.
Ideal for classwork, competitions, and more!
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