Hey, Kiddo

20 MINUTE PLAY.

Jonathan and Katye arrive at a cabin in the woods to film their dream movie in a home run studio. When they meet the strange host, Michael, they must quickly decide if their film is worth the chance of losing their lives.

20 MINUTE PLAY.

Jonathan and Katye arrive at a cabin in the woods to film their dream movie in a home run studio. When they meet the strange host, Michael, they must quickly decide if their film is worth the chance of losing their lives.

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Hey, Kiddo

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  • Donald Loftus: Hey, Kiddo

    A tense and gripping thriller, Hey, Kiddo fuses found-footage aesthetics with escalating psychological horror to chilling effect. John Medlin crafts sharply defined characters and dialogue that shifts from casual realism to mounting dread with precision. The play’s inventive staging and brutal twists keep the audience off-balance, culminating in a disturbing and unforgettable confrontation that lingers well beyond the final moment.

    A tense and gripping thriller, Hey, Kiddo fuses found-footage aesthetics with escalating psychological horror to chilling effect. John Medlin crafts sharply defined characters and dialogue that shifts from casual realism to mounting dread with precision. The play’s inventive staging and brutal twists keep the audience off-balance, culminating in a disturbing and unforgettable confrontation that lingers well beyond the final moment.

  • Melissa Milich: Hey, Kiddo

    Truly scary. All the elements are there. It would make a great movie for sure. I felt uncomfortable right from the beginning. It takes a lot of talent to write something this scary.

    Truly scary. All the elements are there. It would make a great movie for sure. I felt uncomfortable right from the beginning. It takes a lot of talent to write something this scary.

  • Jacob Horowitz: Hey, Kiddo

    "Hey, Kiddo" is a thriller from the start, easily drawing me into the world of the play in the first few pages. The concept of the multimedia aspect of the play with the found footage is brilliant, and would be a treat for a production team to sink their teeth, or axes, into. This would be an amazing play to stage, with its compelling characters like Jonathan and Katye, and even Michael, in a way, and its interesting use of tech.

    "Hey, Kiddo" is a thriller from the start, easily drawing me into the world of the play in the first few pages. The concept of the multimedia aspect of the play with the found footage is brilliant, and would be a treat for a production team to sink their teeth, or axes, into. This would be an amazing play to stage, with its compelling characters like Jonathan and Katye, and even Michael, in a way, and its interesting use of tech.

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Character Information

Gender and race are not specified. Michael's character should be cast in a way that reflects privilege over the two others. Jonathan's character should be hefty.
  • Jonathan
    A heavyset gay man. They are reserved, respectful, and nervous.
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
  • Katye
    They are not afraid to express themself outside of the typical beauty standards. Cynical, level-headed, and smart.
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Michael
    An unhinged man hiding secrets. He should be cast in a way that reflects
    privilege over the other two in this play.
    Character Age
    Any Age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis male

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization P&D Cohort in Glasgow, Year 2022

Awards

  • Best short/mini series
    Del Shores Foundation Writers Search
    Runner Up
    2023