Bystander 9/11

by Meron Langsner

A documentary drama drawn from the experiences of New Yorkers during the September 11th attacks and their immediate aftermath. The story begins in the subways underneath the towers and continues in a changed world.

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Bystander 9/11

Cast size is flexible from 3-30 depending on how the text is distributed

Development History

Type Workshop, Organization City of London School, London, UK, Year 2022
Type Workshop, Organization John McGlashan College, New Zealand, Year 2020
Type Workshop, Organization Yellow Taxi Productions, Year 2008
Type Reading, Organization Buffalo Ensemble Theatre, Year 2002
Type Reading, Organization Brandeis University, Year 2002
Type Reading, Organization HUC Los Angeles, Year 2002
Type Reading, Organization Polaris North, NYC, Year 2001

Production History

Type High School, Organization Addison Trail High School, Year 2025
Type High School, Organization Clearfield High School, Year 2025
Type High School, Organization A.C. Flora High School, Year 2024
Type High School, Organization Coronado High School, Year 2024
Type High School, Organization Dexter Southfield, Year 2024
Type University, Organization Dramatic Flair - CCSNH, Year 2024
Type Fringe, Organization John McGlashan College/Dunedin Fringe, New Zealand, Year 2023
Type High School, Organization Corner Theatre Academy, Year 2023
Type High School, Organization Waikato Diocesan School for Girls - Hamilton, NZ, Year 2023
Type High School, Organization Groves High School, Year 2022
Type High School, Organization Harold Brinley Middle School, Year 2022
Type University, Organization Charleston Southern University, Year 2022
Type High School, Organization BYTES Youth Theatre, Australia , Year 2021
Type High School, Organization Chopticon High School, Year 2021
Type High School, Organization Eugene Ashley High School, Year 2021
Type High School, Organization Green Valley HS, Year 2021
Type High School, Organization Lagrange academy, Year 2021
Type High School, Organization Logan High School, Year 2021
Type High School, Organization Lompoc High Theatre Arts, Year 2021
Type High School, Organization Peach County High School, Year 2021
Type High School, Organization Steele Canyon High School, Year 2021
Type High School, Organization West Central Valley CSD, Year 2021
Type High School, Organization White Plains High School, Year 2021
Type Professional, Organization atac - Amazing Things Arts Center, Year 2021
Type University, Organization Allen County Community College, Year 2021
Type High School, Organization Ayer-Shirley Drama Club, Year 2016
Type Professional, Organization Project Y Theatre, NYC, Year 2016
Type High School, Organization The Crefeld School, PA, Year 2015
Type High School, Organization Ayer-Shirley Drama Club, MA, Year 2011
Type High School, Organization Bolton High School, CT, Year 2011
Type University, Organization Providence College, Year 2011
Type University, Organization Tufts University, Year 2008
Type University, Organization Tufts Univerity, Year 2006
Type University, Organization UAA Theatre for Young People, Alaska, Year 2005
Type University, Organization Brandeis University, Year 2004
Type University, Organization Brandeis University, Year 2003
Type Professional, Organization Episcopal Actors Guild, NYC, Year 2002

Awards

Accepted into Permanent Collection

National September 11th Memorial & Museum, NYC

2023
First Place: Division 1 Studio - Groves High School Production

MIFA: Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association State Competition

Winner

2022

Genre

docudrama/historic,

political,

zoom

Subject Matter Keywords

9/11,

NYC,

New York City

Length

30-60 minutes

Cast Size

3—20

Age of Intended Audience

all ages

Supporting Materials

Published Script

https://www.youthplays.com/play/bystander-911-by-meron-langsner-588

Script Sample

Bystander 911 - A Theatre Piece Concerning the Events of September 11 2001_Excerpt.pdf

Reviews

Tufts Now

“
The direct, often raw, first-person narration and the experience of being surrounded by a supportive audience helps theatregoers explore challenging depths they might not otherwise
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The Iola Register

“
a heart-rending yet profound and powerful account from those who were there.
”
The Justice - Brandeis University

“
Langsner's story is effective because it is not a contrived piece that plays on the emotions of its audience. Langsner's story is true; still, he refuses to sensationalize his experience. A humble spokesperson for our campus and our nation, Langsner has recorded the collective experience of the American people.
”