Monster (Or #MeToo, Brute)

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When a journalist threatens to expose the dark secrets of a massive YouTube star, his production team and friends are forced to choose between their loyalty to the content creator king and their own morality. Toxic influencer culture, parasocial relationships, and digital accountability are all explored in this shocking re-imagining of “Julius...

Now Published and Available for Licensing by 1319 Press!

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When a journalist threatens to expose the dark secrets of a massive YouTube star, his production team and friends are forced to choose between their loyalty to the content creator king and their own morality. Toxic influencer culture, parasocial relationships, and digital accountability are all explored in this shocking re-imagining of “Julius Caesar” for the chronically online.

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Monster (Or #MeToo, Brute)

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  • Dan West: Monster (Or #MeToo, Brute)

    YouTube sensation Monst3r and his team have given away hundreds of millions of dollars to charity on his channel and have made millions more while doing so. But just as it seems that nothing couldn’t challenge his online empire, the viral “philanthropist” gets exposed for behavior sordid enough to completely destroy his finely tuned reputation. Gibbs’ wry and prescient writing takes down everything from cancel culture to viral apology videos and leaves you laughing from beginning to end. A comedic tragedy of Shakespearean proportions for the influencer age.

    YouTube sensation Monst3r and his team have given away hundreds of millions of dollars to charity on his channel and have made millions more while doing so. But just as it seems that nothing couldn’t challenge his online empire, the viral “philanthropist” gets exposed for behavior sordid enough to completely destroy his finely tuned reputation. Gibbs’ wry and prescient writing takes down everything from cancel culture to viral apology videos and leaves you laughing from beginning to end. A comedic tragedy of Shakespearean proportions for the influencer age.

  • Dominic Moore: Monster (Or #MeToo, Brute)

    Funny, moving, and timely, this show is sure to be a hit with screenagers and theatre-folk alike!

    Funny, moving, and timely, this show is sure to be a hit with screenagers and theatre-folk alike!

  • C.C. Gallagher: Monster (Or #MeToo, Brute)

    Constantly engaging, expertly paced, effective as hell, and funny to boot. I’m still reeling from this one!

    Constantly engaging, expertly paced, effective as hell, and funny to boot. I’m still reeling from this one!

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Character Information

  • Monst3r
    On camera, he’s the personification of an energy drink, always ready for the next crazy stunt or challenge for his YouTube channel. Behind closed doors, he’s not so friendly.
    Character Age
    20s
    Character Gender Identity
    Femme
  • Plunk
    Monst3r's loyal cousin and one of "the guys." The heir to an online empire.
    Character Age
    20s
  • Rodney
    A hot head friend of Monst3r and one of "the guys." Getting fed up.
    Character Age
    20s
  • Cameron
    Monst3r's former best friend and one of "the guys." Terrified of ticking Monst3r off.
    Character Age
    20s
  • Olivia
    Monst3r's manager. She knows business. Can’t stand Monst3r, but puts up with him for her hefty paycheck.
    Character Age
    20s
  • Delilah
    Entertainment journalist with a bone to pick. Really wants to prove herself.
    Character Age
    20s
  • Francesca
    Monst3r's eternally anxious lawyer. Watches too many cop shows on TV.
    Character Age
    20s/30s
  • Ruthie
    A personable but plastic daytime talk show host. She’ll do anything for good ratings. Can be doubled.
    Character Age
    30s-60s
  • Interrogator
    A no-nonsense kinda guy/gal. Can be doubled.
    Character Age
    30s-50s

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Creators Accountability Network, Year 2026
  • Type Reading, Organization Prism Community Players, Year 2024
  • Type Reading, Organization Valdez Theatre Conference, Year 2024

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Maryland Theatre Collective, Year 2024