The Eighth Deadly Sin

TEN MINUTE - A new sinner arrives in hell. The other seven deadly sinners try to help their new friend figure out who they are and what their deadly sin is.

Written for the 2024 Playwrights Thriving Secret Santa Title Exchange

TEN MINUTE - A new sinner arrives in hell. The other seven deadly sinners try to help their new friend figure out who they are and what their deadly sin is.

Written for the 2024 Playwrights Thriving Secret Santa Title Exchange

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The Eighth Deadly Sin

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  • Ken Love: The Eighth Deadly Sin

    Kieran Khanna's "The Eighth Deadly Sin" reminded me of the "The Summoning of Everyman" and Sartre's "No Exit" - but without Sartre's gazing into the abyss. Part morality tale, part allegory, funny and - ultimately - so entertaining. A necessary work for these troubled times.

    Kieran Khanna's "The Eighth Deadly Sin" reminded me of the "The Summoning of Everyman" and Sartre's "No Exit" - but without Sartre's gazing into the abyss. Part morality tale, part allegory, funny and - ultimately - so entertaining. A necessary work for these troubled times.

  • Peter Fenton: The Eighth Deadly Sin

    Kieran Khanna has confirmed to me in this large-cast ten minute play that yes, in fact, if the seven deadly sins got together, Envy would be everyone's least favorite. I enjoyed the way Khanna turns this short play from fun, over-the-top personification of the seven deadly sins into an investigation of purpose for this new titular Eighth Deadly Sin. Surprisingly cute for a play set in Hell!

    Kieran Khanna has confirmed to me in this large-cast ten minute play that yes, in fact, if the seven deadly sins got together, Envy would be everyone's least favorite. I enjoyed the way Khanna turns this short play from fun, over-the-top personification of the seven deadly sins into an investigation of purpose for this new titular Eighth Deadly Sin. Surprisingly cute for a play set in Hell!

  • Philip Middleton Williams: The Eighth Deadly Sin

    What the Hell? There’s a new kid in town? I guess seven deadly sins isn’t enough, or at least according to this fun little piece by Kieran Khanna. It’s imaginative, funny and very insightful. This would make a very nice palette cleanser for some Christmas festival and be very helpful for Santa‘s naughty or nice list.

    What the Hell? There’s a new kid in town? I guess seven deadly sins isn’t enough, or at least according to this fun little piece by Kieran Khanna. It’s imaginative, funny and very insightful. This would make a very nice palette cleanser for some Christmas festival and be very helpful for Santa‘s naughty or nice list.

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Character Information

  • Sin
    The newest sinner trying to figure out who they are.
  • Pride
    Takes pride in everything they do. What’s so bad about it?
  • Greed
    Greedy and selfish about anything and everything. Or are they?
  • Wrath
    Always angry, never happy. Will they ever feel something new?
  • Envy
    Envious about everything. Always jealous and is overdramatic. But not for long.
  • Lust
    Horny as hell. Anything that sounds or looks sexual turns them on. But they will soon
    find a new kink.
  • Gluttony
    Always hungry, Always eating. Will they ever have the ability to share?
  • Sloth
    Lazy. Never motivated to do anything. Until....

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Playwrights Thriving , Year 2024