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by Greg Burdick

(One Act, Short) After shattering the high score on a popular "brain training" smart phone app, Sebastian finds himself kidnapped, and negotiating for his freedom and the safety of his family.

What he discovers is a startling revelation about the status of the Internet, and that only he holds the key to unlocking what is placing it in jeopardy.

(One Act, Short) After shattering the high score on a popular "brain training" smart phone app, Sebastian finds himself kidnapped, and negotiating for his freedom and the safety of his family.

What he discovers is a startling revelation about the status of the Internet, and that only he holds the key to unlocking what is placing it in jeopardy.

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  • Mike Byham: INSERT TOKEN by Greg Burdick
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    Greg Burdick has written a humorous and disturbing alarm bell of a play with "Insert Token." I loved all the references to the video games we were all addicted to as kids. The explanations of what they were really testing us for is hysterical, and yet it explains so much. Hmm. This one will leave you laughing and wondering at the same time. So well done. By the way - I deleted all the games on my iPhone shortly after listening to this piece. You should too.

    Greg Burdick has written a humorous and disturbing alarm bell of a play with "Insert Token." I loved all the references to the video games we were all addicted to as kids. The explanations of what they were really testing us for is hysterical, and yet it explains so much. Hmm. This one will leave you laughing and wondering at the same time. So well done. By the way - I deleted all the games on my iPhone shortly after listening to this piece. You should too.

    ”
  • Robert Weibezahl: INSERT TOKEN by Greg Burdick
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    The best kind of “futuristic” story is one that you know in your heart is this close to becoming true. INSERT TOKEN is both funny and terrifying, a cleverly conceived cautionary tale that (frighteningly) captures the way we live now—whether we want to or not.

    The best kind of “futuristic” story is one that you know in your heart is this close to becoming true. INSERT TOKEN is both funny and terrifying, a cleverly conceived cautionary tale that (frighteningly) captures the way we live now—whether we want to or not.

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  • Cheryl Bear: INSERT TOKEN by Greg Burdick
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    A revealing look at the overwhelming power of technology and how it has taken control. Well done.

    A revealing look at the overwhelming power of technology and how it has taken control. Well done.

    ”
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Character Information

  • ATTENDANT
    A young professional.
    20-25
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • SEBASTIAN
    A middle-aged office worker.
    40-50
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Production History

  • High School, Niles West High School, Skokie, IL., 2020
  • Professional, Rhino Theatre, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 2018
  • Professional, BoxFest Detroit, Planet Ant Theatre, Hamtramck, MI, 2016

Awards

  • Marathon of One Act Plays
    Ensemble Studio Theatre, NYC
    Semi-Finalist
    2019
  • Financial Scholarship Award (presented to director, Mycah Leigh Artis)
    Box Fest Detroit
    Winner
    2016