Dead Men's Words

by Josh Gauthier

In a near future totalitarian state, a man wakes to find secret police in his apartment. He knows this is his last night alive, but his first and last conversation with these men will leave its mark all the same.

In a near future totalitarian state, a man wakes to find secret police in his apartment. He knows this is his last night alive, but his first and last conversation with these men will leave its mark all the same.

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Dead Men's Words

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  • Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend: Dead Men's Words by Josh Gauthier
    “

    Wooow this short is tense and surprising and unfortunately feels all too relevant for today. I love the pacing, how we slowly figure out the situation from the dialogue, and I especially love the ending.

    Wooow this short is tense and surprising and unfortunately feels all too relevant for today. I love the pacing, how we slowly figure out the situation from the dialogue, and I especially love the ending.

    ”
  • Jack Levine: Dead Men's Words by Josh Gauthier
    “

    JOSH GAUTHIER’s play, “Dead Men’s Words”, is an eyes wide open look at the reality of today’s political environment. Perhaps, we may think this doesn’t happen. Maybe it seems like a made up fantasy. Unfortunately, our future will be a totalitarian state if we look the other way. Bravo to Josh for writing such a powerful play. I strongly recommend it be seen by many.

    JOSH GAUTHIER’s play, “Dead Men’s Words”, is an eyes wide open look at the reality of today’s political environment. Perhaps, we may think this doesn’t happen. Maybe it seems like a made up fantasy. Unfortunately, our future will be a totalitarian state if we look the other way. Bravo to Josh for writing such a powerful play. I strongly recommend it be seen by many.

    ”
  • Rich Helms: Dead Men's Words by Josh Gauthier
    “

    WOW! I kept wondering, "where is this going?" Then the realization. Seems rather appropriate in today's world. Josh, you made my morning reading this. A brilliant work.

    WOW! I kept wondering, "where is this going?" Then the realization. Seems rather appropriate in today's world. Josh, you made my morning reading this. A brilliant work.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Eric Green
    Male, late 30s, a burned-out adjunct literature professor.
    late 30s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Kyle
    Male, 40s, an agent in the secret police of an unnamed totalitarian regime. This is not his real name.
    40s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Lyle
    Male, 20s to 30s, another agent who works with Kyle. This is also not his real name.
    20s to 30s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man