Date with Death

by Steven Hayet

TEN MINUTE: Dating is hell. Rather than deal with the awkwardness of turning someone down, Angela prefers murder. However, this time, her baggage does not go unnoticed.

Shortlist Winner: The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award (as part of The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show)

"A darkly humorous take on online dating..." - Daily Business Magazine

TEN MINUTE: Dating is hell. Rather than deal with the awkwardness of turning someone down, Angela prefers murder. However, this time, her baggage does not go unnoticed.

Shortlist Winner: The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award (as part of The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show)

"A darkly humorous take on online dating..." - Daily Business Magazine

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  • Duncan Pflaster: Date with Death by Steven Hayet
    “

    A very funny dark comedy, with some great roles. Seen in production at New Jersey Institute of Technology.

    A very funny dark comedy, with some great roles. Seen in production at New Jersey Institute of Technology.

    ”
  • Rachel Feeny-Williams: Date with Death by Steven Hayet
    “

    Well....that's one way of dealing with relationships. From the moment I read the synopsis I knew I was going to enjoy this play and I was right. Steven creates a brilliant scenario with laugh out loud moments between three wonderfully creative characters. Its no wonder this piece has won the awards it has. Its truly wonderfully funny, despite its dark underlining and if you are looking for a laugh out loud comedy then you won't go far wrong.

    Well....that's one way of dealing with relationships. From the moment I read the synopsis I knew I was going to enjoy this play and I was right. Steven creates a brilliant scenario with laugh out loud moments between three wonderfully creative characters. Its no wonder this piece has won the awards it has. Its truly wonderfully funny, despite its dark underlining and if you are looking for a laugh out loud comedy then you won't go far wrong.

    ”
  • Ky Weeks: Date with Death by Steven Hayet
    “

    Absolutely delightful. Somehow the grimness of the subject matter only makes the comedy land harder, and the way the characters interact feels so natural despite the situation they're in. I love how the jokes come through in the dialogue, with charmingly awkward lines, well-earned pauses, and increasingly outrageous denials. Brilliant.

    Absolutely delightful. Somehow the grimness of the subject matter only makes the comedy land harder, and the way the characters interact feels so natural despite the situation they're in. I love how the jokes come through in the dialogue, with charmingly awkward lines, well-earned pauses, and increasingly outrageous denials. Brilliant.

    ”
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Character Information

  • KAREN
    20-30’s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • ANGELA
    20-30’s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • DAVID
    20-30’s
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Development History

  • Reading, The Semi-Circle Basel, 2022
  • Reading, The Actors Studio of Newburyport, 2019

Production History

  • High School, East High School, 2026
  • High School, William Howard Taft High School, 2026
  • University, University of Montenegro, 2026
  • University, University of Southern Missouri, 2026
  • University, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 2026
  • Community Theater, DramaWorks, 2025
  • University, Baldwin Wallace University, 2025
  • University, Butler Community College, 2025
  • University, Leslie University, 2025
  • Community Theater, Ballarat National Theatre, 2024
  • Community Theater, Rebound Productions, 2024
  • Community Theater, Roaring Epiphany Production Company, 2024
  • Community Theater, Vidalia Theatre Company, 2024
  • High School, SouthWest StageWorks, 2024
  • High School, Worthington Kilbourne High School, 2024
  • University, Florida Southern College, 2024
  • University, Hardin-Simmons University, 2024
  • University, North Carolina Central University, 2024
  • University, Rider University, 2024
  • University, Troy University, 2024
  • Community Theater, Iona Variety Show, 2023
  • Community Theater, Rebound Productions, 2023
  • High School, Eagle Point High School, 2023
  • High School, East High School, 2023
  • High School, Kent School, 2023
  • High School, Paulding County High School, 2023
  • High School, St John School, 2023
  • University, American School of Dubai, 2023
  • University, City College of New York, 2023
  • University, Elmhurst University, 2023
  • University, Independence Community College, 2023
  • University, Iowa State University, 2023
  • University, Metropolitan University of Denver, 2023
  • University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 2023
  • University, Western Washington University, 2023
  • High School, Burlington High School, 2022
  • High School, Liberty Bell High School, 2022
  • University, Florida Southern College, 2022
  • University, Long Island University, 2022
  • University, Metropolitan University of Denver, 2022
  • University, Millersville University, 2022
  • University, Mount St. Mary's University, 2022
  • University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2022
  • University, Our Lady of the Lake University, 2022
  • University, Siena Heights University , 2022
  • University, Siena Heights University , 2022
  • University, USC Upstate, 2022
  • University, West Texas A&M, 2022
  • University, Youngstown State University, 2022
  • Community Theater, Over Our Head Players, 2021
  • High School, Northfield Mount Hermon School, 2021
  • University, Iowa State University, 2021
  • University, Savannah College of Art and Design, 2021
  • University, Stamford University, 2021
  • University, SUNY Cortland, 2021
  • University, Texas A&M, 2021
  • University, University of South Dakota, 2021
  • University, Western Connecticut State University, 2021
  • Community Theater, Chatham Players, 2020
  • Community Theater, Kaiserslautern Military Community Onstage, 2020
  • Community Theater, The Sauk, 2020
  • Fringe, Short+Sweet Dubai, 2020
  • Fringe, Short+Sweet Sydney, 2020
  • Professional, Little Fish Theatre, 2020
  • University, University of Central Missouri, 2020
  • Community Theater, Bendigo Theatre Company, 2019
  • Community Theater, Britches & Hose Theatre Company, 2019
  • Community Theater, Phoenix Tears Productions, 2019
  • Community Theater, Roaring Epiphany Production Company, 2019
  • Community Theater, The Barn Theatre, 2019
  • Fringe, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show, 2019
  • Fringe, Short+Sweet Auckland, 2019
  • Fringe, Short+Sweet Manila, 2019
  • Professional, Rover Dramawerks, 2019

Awards

  • Shortlist, The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award
    The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show
    Winner
    2019
  • Semi-Finalist
    The Actors Studio of Newburyport
    2019
  • Ten Minute Comedy Contest
    Rover Dramawerks
    Winner
    2018