The Forgetting Room by Claudia Haas

In the aftermath of a school shooting, three teenagers are brought to the Forgetting Room so they can rest in peace. Part of the #Gun Control Now Protest Plays Project.
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The Forgetting Room

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  • Cheryl Bear:
    4 Feb. 2021
    “ A truly moving and powerful play that gets to the heart of the trauma surrounding school shootings. Excellent. ”
  • Sharai Bohannon:
    15 Apr. 2019
    “ This play gave me so many feelings and I'm pretty sure it's going to weigh on me the rest of the day. Haas has written a gripping play that deserves to be read, produced, discussed, and discussed some more. This is masterful work! ”
  • Everett Robert:
    11 May. 2018
    “ I was not prepared for the emotional gut punch this play is. A brilliant use of the pace and timing, of naturalistic dialog and the supernatural, of what is seen and heard and what ISN'T seen and what ISN'T heard. This is a deep, religious, reflection on death in general, and what caused these characters deaths. This is a play that should be seen and performed at every play festival about gun control. ”
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Character Information

CAST: 5 (2 female, 1 male, 2 male or female)

  • Prayer
    teens-adults; ageless,
    Any
    ,
    Any
    a prayer, away from the action – could be on a stool away from the room; could also be an offstage voice. No characters see or hear Prayer.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Mariah
    17,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    A new arrival to the "Forgetting Room."
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Mackenzie
    teens-70's; ageless,
    Any
    ,
    Any
    A crisis counselor
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Jackson
    17,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    A new arrival to the "Forgetting Room."
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Corona
    18,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    A new arrival to the "Forgetting Room."
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female

Production History

  • Workshop
    ,
    L.A. Loft
    ,
    2018