Courtesy of One Act Play Depot“This piece was commissioned by a community group to explore the cycle of youth violence. It premiered at FemFest 2008 and toured to Manitoba schools in the fall of that year. Featuring an ensemble cast and developed with the input of youth, it is an honest look at the ripple effect of violence in the home, in schools and in the larger global context. A chapbook of the script is available at http://oneactplays.net” (From the Playwright’s Website)
Frieda (50) – janitor / Donald Capshaw (40s) – Principal / Celia Moore (40s) – teacher / Ashley Moore (15) – Celia’s daughter / Roxanne Capshaw (15) – Principal Capshaw’s daughter / Chris Durand (15) / Justin (15) / Rick (15) / Julie (15) / Jane (15) / Sarah (15)
The following can be doubled with other roles:
Boy / Boy 2 / Susie / Theorist 1 / Theorist 2 / Theorist 3 / Theorist 4 / Voice of Chris’ Mother / Guys’ voices (#1, #2, #3) / Girls’ voices (#1, #2, #3, #4)
2008, FemFest
Ripple Effect is published by One Act Play Depot.
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