Bang!

10 Minute Play. A jealous husband shoots a houseguest - his wife's former boyfriend - in a complete accident. Maybe.

10 Minute Play. A jealous husband shoots a houseguest - his wife's former boyfriend - in a complete accident. Maybe.

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Bang!

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  • Cam Eickmeyer: Bang!

    From the character descriptions to lights out Bang! is a clever and hilarious dark comedy. Plenty of big laughs and so many opportunities for actors to blow the story even more out of proportion.

    From the character descriptions to lights out Bang! is a clever and hilarious dark comedy. Plenty of big laughs and so many opportunities for actors to blow the story even more out of proportion.

  • Danielle Wirsansky: Bang!

    Bang! by Arthur M. Jolly is a riotous and unexpected marriage nightmare, blending dark comedy with a twist of chaos. Jolly crafts a fast-paced, over-the-top scenario that is absurdly hilarious, turning a seemingly tragic event into pure comedic gold. It’s a fun and engaging piece that will keep audiences laughing at the sheer absurdity of it all.

    Bang! by Arthur M. Jolly is a riotous and unexpected marriage nightmare, blending dark comedy with a twist of chaos. Jolly crafts a fast-paced, over-the-top scenario that is absurdly hilarious, turning a seemingly tragic event into pure comedic gold. It’s a fun and engaging piece that will keep audiences laughing at the sheer absurdity of it all.

  • Douglas Gearhart: Bang!

    I do like a good marriage nightmare play. And this is a very good one. Shots fired!

    I do like a good marriage nightmare play. And this is a very good one. Shots fired!

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Character Information

  • Andrew
    Bitter and slightly oily, like an unripe almond.
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Douglas
    He keeps his emotions guarded - still waters that run deep.
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Drey (Audrey)
    Kind hearted but keeping a troubling secret.
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization John Cullum Theatre, New York, NY, Year 2019
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Acme Theatre, MA, Year 2015
  • Type Professional, Organization A Shot of Theater, Easthampton, MA, Year 2013
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Randall Theatre, Medford, OR, Year 2012
  • Type Professional, Organization Cluj Theatre, Romania, Year 2011