Date with Death

TEN MINUTE: Dating is hell. Rather than deal with the awkwardness of turning someone down, Angela prefers murder. However, this time, her baggage does not go unnoticed.

Shortlist Winner: The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award (as part of The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show)

"A darkly humorous take on online dating..." - Daily Business Magazine
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Date with Death

Recommended by

  • Duncan Pflaster:
    20 Nov. 2022
    A very funny dark comedy, with some great roles. Seen in production at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
  • Rachel Feeny-Williams:
    22 Feb. 2022
    Well....that's one way of dealing with relationships. From the moment I read the synopsis I knew I was going to enjoy this play and I was right. Steven creates a brilliant scenario with laugh out loud moments between three wonderfully creative characters. Its no wonder this piece has won the awards it has. Its truly wonderfully funny, despite its dark underlining and if you are looking for a laugh out loud comedy then you won't go far wrong.
  • Ky Weeks:
    3 Oct. 2021
    Absolutely delightful. Somehow the grimness of the subject matter only makes the comedy land harder, and the way the characters interact feels so natural despite the situation they're in. I love how the jokes come through in the dialogue, with charmingly awkward lines, well-earned pauses, and increasingly outrageous denials. Brilliant.

Character Information

  • ANGELA
    20-30’s,
    Female
  • KAREN
    20-30’s,
    Female
  • DAVID
    20-30’s,
    Male

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    The Semi-Circle Basel
    ,
    2022
  • Reading
    ,
    The Actors Studio of Newburyport
    ,
    2019

Production History

  • High School
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    St John School
    ,
    2023
  • University
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    Nebraska Wesleyan University
    ,
    2023
  • University
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    Iowa State University
    ,
    2023
  • University
    ,
    American School of Dubai
    ,
    2023
  • High School
    ,
    Kent School
    ,
    2023
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Rebound Productions
    ,
    2023
  • High School
    ,
    Eagle Point High School
    ,
    2023
  • University
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    Independence Community College
    ,
    2023
  • High School
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    Paulding County High School
    ,
    2023
  • University
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    Western Washington University
    ,
    2023
  • High School
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    East High School
    ,
    2023
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Iona Variety Show
    ,
    2023
  • University
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    Elmhurst University
    ,
    2023
  • University
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    Metropolitan University of Denver
    ,
    2023
  • University
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    City College of New York
    ,
    2023
  • University
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    Mount St. Mary's University
    ,
    2022
  • University
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    West Texas A&M
    ,
    2022
  • University
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    Our Lady of the Lake University
    ,
    2022
  • University
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    Metropolitan University of Denver
    ,
    2022
  • University
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    Long Island University
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    2022
  • University
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    Florida Southern College
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    2022
  • University
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    Youngstown State University
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    2022
  • University
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    Millersville University
    ,
    2022
  • University
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    USC Upstate
    ,
    2022
  • High School
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    Burlington High School
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    2022
  • University
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    Siena Heights University
    ,
    2022
  • University
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    New Jersey Institute of Technology
    ,
    2022
  • University
    ,
    Mount St. Mary's University
    ,
    2022
  • University
    ,
    Our Lady of the Lake University
    ,
    2022
  • High School
    ,
    Liberty Bell High School
    ,
    2022
  • High School
    ,
    Burlington High School
    ,
    2022
  • High School
    ,
    Liberty Bell High School
    ,
    2022
  • University
    ,
    Siena Heights University
    ,
    2022
  • University
    ,
    SUNY Cortland
    ,
    2021
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Over Our Head Players
    ,
    2021
  • University
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    Texas A&M
    ,
    2021
  • University
    ,
    Savannah College of Art and Design
    ,
    2021
  • High School
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    Northfield Mount Hermon School
    ,
    2021
  • University
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    Iowa State University
    ,
    2021
  • University
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    University of South Dakota
    ,
    2021
  • University
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    Western Connecticut State University
    ,
    2021
  • University
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    Stamford University
    ,
    2021
  • Professional
    ,
    Little Fish Theatre
    ,
    2020
  • Fringe
    ,
    Short+Sweet Sydney
    ,
    2020
  • Fringe
    ,
    Short+Sweet Dubai
    ,
    2020
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Chatham Players
    ,
    2020
  • University
    ,
    University of Central Missouri
    ,
    2020
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Kaiserslautern Military Community Onstage
    ,
    2020
  • Community Theater
    ,
    The Sauk
    ,
    2020
  • Fringe
    ,
    Short+Sweet Manila
    ,
    2019
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Roaring Epiphany Production Company
    ,
    2019
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Britches & Hose Theatre Company
    ,
    2019
  • Professional
    ,
    Rover Dramawerks
    ,
    2019
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Bendigo Theatre Company
    ,
    2019
  • Community Theater
    ,
    The Barn Theatre
    ,
    2019
  • Fringe
    ,
    Short+Sweet Auckland
    ,
    2019
  • Fringe
    ,
    Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show
    ,
    2019
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Phoenix Tears Productions
    ,
    2019

Awards

Semi-Finalist
,
The Actors Studio of Newburyport
,
2019
Winner
,
Shortlist, The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award
,
The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show
,
2019
Winner
,
Ten Minute Comedy Contest
,
Rover Dramawerks
,
2018