a play by Jonathan Dorf for school age actors and audiences
a play by Jonathan Dorf for school age actors and audiences
ABOUT THE PLAY
Dramedy. Cast of 10-30+. 35-55 minutes. Multiple suggested sets.
Dear Chuck was developed specifically for teen performers at the Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Arts Conservatory. It runs 50-55 minutes, though it is designed so that certain sections may be taken out, thus potentially reducing the running time considerably (so that it could fit into a 40-minute competition slot, for example). It requires a minimum of 8-10 performers but can use 30 or more. Dear Chuck is available from Eldridge Publishing (see below for ordering instructions) and has been performed successfully at the middle school and high school levels.
"'Dear Chuck' was an incredible experience for the actors and for me as the director. It brought up questions about life choices, peer relationships and guidance from adults as well as formed a bond among the participants that will be lifelong. We wouldn't trade the time for anything." --Margaret Foot, Maret School (Washington D.C.)
SYNOPSIS
Teenagers are typically caught in the middle--they're not quite adults,
but they're definitely no longer children. Through a series of scenes and monologues,
we meet an eclectic group of teen characters: a boy trying to retake the kiddie
pool at the local swim club, teens meeting with various success in their shopping
attempts, the friends of a boy who has committed suicide, a girl trying to keep
up with her wealthy private school friends and another dealing with a skinhead
classmate. What they all have in common is the search for their "Chuck,"
that elusive moment of knowing who you are.
HOW TO ORDER A PERUSAL SCRIPT
Dear Chuck is licensed by Eldridge Publishing. To request a perusal copy or
performance rights, click
here or call toll free (from the US) at 1-800-HI-STAGE.
READ THE OPENING OF DEAR CHUCK
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the Eldridge Publishing site and read the opening of DEAR CHUCK