This Is How Ghosts Speak (10 minutes)

by Jen Diamond

The power is out, and Theatre33 is definitely haunted. Presented in black out with actors using flashlights, THIS IS HOW GHOSTS SPEAK is a ghost story, following three theatre workers navigating the darkness and stumbling into moments of vulnerability and literal magic.

The power is out, and Theatre33 is definitely haunted. Presented in black out with actors using flashlights, THIS IS HOW GHOSTS SPEAK is a ghost story, following three theatre workers navigating the darkness and stumbling into moments of vulnerability and literal magic.

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This Is How Ghosts Speak (10 minutes)

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  • Shaun Leisher: This Is How Ghosts Speak (10 minutes) by Jen Diamond
    “

    I loved this creepy short play. Diamond has crafted a wonderful piece of theatre that really leans into mood. These characters are so relatable. I loved this scrappy group of people that just want their theatre to succeed. I loved the use of lighting in this play. This play would be really fun to perform. I would love to see this play performed in an actual haunted theatre. Diamond has done a great job exploring the pitfalls of working in the theatre as well as the world of the macabre.

    I loved this creepy short play. Diamond has crafted a wonderful piece of theatre that really leans into mood. These characters are so relatable. I loved this scrappy group of people that just want their theatre to succeed. I loved the use of lighting in this play. This play would be really fun to perform. I would love to see this play performed in an actual haunted theatre. Diamond has done a great job exploring the pitfalls of working in the theatre as well as the world of the macabre.

    ”

Character Information

  • Walt
    Good natured maintenance man. Very sincere.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Jessie
    She is suddenly the boss and is in over her head. Eager to please.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Molly
    Serious. Spacey. Spooky. Young.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Production History

  • Community Theater, Rapid Lemon Productions, 2017

Awards

  • National Award for Short Playwriting
    City Theatre
    Finalist
    2019