Time to A Phantom

by Zachariah Ezer

[Ten-Minute Play] Kyle's apartment is haunted, so he calls his super.

[Ten-Minute Play] Kyle's apartment is haunted, so he calls his super.

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Time to A Phantom

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  • Danielle Wirsansky: Time to A Phantom by Zachariah Ezer
    “

    Time to A Phantom is a captivating ghost story that dives deep into race and gentrification. What starts as a quirky haunting quickly transforms into an intense, gripping exploration of Kyle's life and choices. A brilliant short play with emotional depth and an impactful twist.

    Time to A Phantom is a captivating ghost story that dives deep into race and gentrification. What starts as a quirky haunting quickly transforms into an intense, gripping exploration of Kyle's life and choices. A brilliant short play with emotional depth and an impactful twist.

    ”
  • Shaun Leisher: Time to A Phantom by Zachariah Ezer
    “

    A fun ghost story that also has something to say about race and gentrification. Loved how simple this scenario starts out as. Loved how it kept getting stranger and stranger until Kyle is reckon with the way he lives his life. This would be so fun to see produced.

    A fun ghost story that also has something to say about race and gentrification. Loved how simple this scenario starts out as. Loved how it kept getting stranger and stranger until Kyle is reckon with the way he lives his life. This would be so fun to see produced.

    ”
  • Maximillian Gill: Time to A Phantom by Zachariah Ezer
    “

    Simple and powerful. The best kinds of ghost stories are always motivated by simple human grief and loss. This one sneaks up on you, starting out comic but suddenly turning very intense and gripping. A fine short piece.

    Simple and powerful. The best kinds of ghost stories are always motivated by simple human grief and loss. This one sneaks up on you, starting out comic but suddenly turning very intense and gripping. A fine short piece.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Kyle
    20s
    White
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
  • Jerome
    The actor needs to speak patois.
    50s
    African American/Black -- Jamaican
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American

Development History

  • Reading, The Woodside Players of Queens Summer Play Festival, 2019
  • Reading, The DC Black Theatre Festival, 2019

Production History

  • Professional, The Rude Mechanicals, 2021
  • Fringe, The Secret Theatre, 2020
  • Professional, Charging Moose Media's "At the Table" Podcast, 2020
  • Professional, The Fade to Black Play Festival, 2019

Awards

  • The Best Ten-Minute Plays of 2021
    Smith & Kraus
    Selection
    2021
  • Issue 7
    Fleas on the Dog
    Selection
    2020
  • Writing for Rights
    The Woolgatherers Theater Group
    Finalist
    2019
  • Best Play
    The Woodside Players of Queens Summer Play Festival
    Winner
    2019