A Quiet Place by Debbie Lamedman

10-Minute play
Luke has a French final to study for, and of course, the library is the perfect place to go. But Luke's phone keeps ringing and he prefers to dish advice to the girl on the other end, rather than dig into his books. Luke is loud, obnoxious, and triggering the wrath of his fellow library patrons who are not amused!
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A Quiet Place

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  • Charles Scott Jones:
    15 Jan. 2024
    “ Most of us have been there, the loud mouth at the library, but what’s fascinating about A QUIET PLACE is that Luke’s cell-monologue is funny and draws you into Debbie Lamedman’s scenario as an eyewitness to a social crime. Luke thinks he’s performing an invaluable ritual service to his quarreling friends, which is entertaining but disturbing the peace at the library. His role as a hero in his small world makes him a villain in the larger picture, a dynamic that rings true in our world of self-centered citizens. A fine play. ”
  • Julie Zaffarano:
    2 Jan. 2024
    “ We've all been there -- bothered by the person who loudly speaks into their cell phone. But Debbie Lamedman escalates as the disturbance happens in a library during final exams. The conflict is real and the results are hilarious. ”
  • Adam Richter:
    1 Jan. 2024
    “ I never would have imagined a loudmouth in a library would be a recipe for great drama, but Debbie Lamedman proves it can be done, and with great humor. And while it's hard to feel sympathy for Luke (and easy to identify with his fellow students, who are just trying to study), his phone conversation is as intriguing as it is rude.
    This is a fantastic comedy for young actors. I would love to see it staged. ”
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Character Information

There are four main speaking roles; however, there is an opportunity to cast four other non-speaking roles. The play works with or without the additional four cast members.

  • Luke
    17,
    Any
    ,
    Male or Nonbinary
    Male or Nonbinary, 17 years old, high school student. Very outgoing and talkative. Loves giving advice to his friends. *Depending on the actor, feel free to change Luke’s pronouns.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male, Non-binary
  • Tracy
    Teen,
    Any
    ,
    Male or Female
    TRACY Male or Female, high school student. Very studious, ambitious, doesn’t let anything get in his/her way. *If played by a male actor, feel free to change the pronouns.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Male
  • Caroline
    Late teens-early 20s,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    CAROLINE Female, late teens, college student. Speaks fluent French, very judgmental of others who do not share her same aesthetic.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Carson
    Late teens-early 20s,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    CARSON Male, late teens, college student. He is desperate to get his reading done because he is way behind in all his classes. The disruptions are driving him nuts!
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male

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