Kill the Editor by Aren Haun

Ben, a young editor, has just landed his dream job to edit a documentary film at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. The catch is: he only has one week to cut a five-hour version down to size and the filmmaker, Cameron, doesn’t want to touch a frame. And when Cameron’s previous editor, Libby, returns, Ben must decide whether to defend Cameron’s vision, or possibly discover his own.
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Kill the Editor

Recommended by

  • Rich Rubin:
    6 Sep. 2022
    “ A sly, biting and absolutely hilarious satire about art and the imperfect souls who create it.
    Packed with insight and laughs, and hugely entertaining! ”
  • Jessica Moss:
    10 Sep. 2018
    “ Loved the dialogue in this fast-paced play, and the ideas and themes surrounding what it means to be an editor, to be able to edit any story, including the one you live in. Sharp and quick and of the moment. ”

Character Information

  • Libby
    20s
    a young editor, daughter of a famous documentary filmmaker
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Cameron
    30s
    an independent documentary filmmaker
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Ben
    20s
    a young editor
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Desert Ensemble Theatre Company
    ,
    2023
  • University
    ,
    Ball State University
    ,
    2021
  • Professional
    ,
    Exit Theatre
    ,
    2017