Kill Them With Kindness by Kate Danley

SHORT - They say laughter is the best medicine. Sometimes it's not.
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Kill Them With Kindness

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  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn:
    11 Mar. 2024
    “ Hilarious. And true. People often want the truth, but often would rather die than hear it! ”
  • Christopher Plumridge:
    8 Feb. 2024
    “ I definitely want to see this short, hilarious play staged! Mainly to watch the nurse 'entertain' poor Mr Brown! There's never a good way to break some bad news, but there is surely a fun way, and here it is Kates great short play!

    The final line/stage direction is perfect! ”
  • David Guaspari:
    19 Jan. 2024
    “ Could serve as the model for a sketch -- rings increasingly absurd changes on the premisse and ends with a twist (and then a topper). ”
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Character Information

  • Brown
    40+,
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Doctor
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Nurse
    Ability to tap dance (or fake it) a plus
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender

Production History

  • Community Theater
    ,
    Snow Dance Ten Minute Comedy Festival - Over Our Head Players at the 6th Street Theatre
    ,
    2019
  • Fringe
    ,
    Cone Man Running - Five Minute Mile
    ,
    2019