Date with Death

by Steven Hayet

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

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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  • Duncan Pflaster: Date with Death

    A very funny dark comedy, with some great roles. Seen in production at New Jersey Institute of Technology.

    A very funny dark comedy, with some great roles. Seen in production at New Jersey Institute of Technology.

  • Rachel Feeny-Williams: Date with Death

    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.

    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: Date with Death

    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.

    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.

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Character Information

  • DAVID
    Character Age
    20-30’s
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • KAREN
    Character Age
    20-30’s
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • ANGELA
    Character Age
    20-30’s
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

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

Production History

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

Awards

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