Kill the Editor

by Aren Haun

Ben, a young editor, has just landed his dream job to edit a documentary film at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. The catch is: he only has one week to cut a five-hour version down to size and the filmmaker, Cameron, doesn’t want to touch a frame.

Ben, a young editor, has just landed his dream job to edit a documentary film at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. The catch is: he only has one week to cut a five-hour version down to size and the filmmaker, Cameron, doesn’t want to touch a frame.

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Kill the Editor

Recommended by

  • Rich Rubin: Kill the Editor by Aren Haun
    “

    A sly, biting and absolutely hilarious satire about art and the imperfect souls who create it.
    Packed with insight and laughs, and hugely entertaining!

    A sly, biting and absolutely hilarious satire about art and the imperfect souls who create it.
    Packed with insight and laughs, and hugely entertaining!

    ”
  • Jessica Moss: Kill the Editor by Aren Haun
    “

    Loved the dialogue in this fast-paced play, and the ideas and themes surrounding what it means to be an editor, to be able to edit any story, including the one you live in. Sharp and quick and of the moment.

    Loved the dialogue in this fast-paced play, and the ideas and themes surrounding what it means to be an editor, to be able to edit any story, including the one you live in. Sharp and quick and of the moment.

    ”

Character Information

  • Cameron
    an independent documentary filmmaker
    30s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Ben
    a young editor
    20s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Libby
    a young editor, daughter of a famous documentary filmmaker
    20s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Production History

  • Professional, Desert Ensemble Theatre Company, 2023
  • University, Ball State University, 2021
  • Professional, Exit Theatre, 2017