Kill Them With Kindness by Kate Danley

SHORT - They say laughter is the best medicine. Sometimes it's not.
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Kill Them With Kindness

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  • Ryan M. Bultrowicz:
    14 Sep. 2019
    “ This short play led to a lot of big laughs - Danley’s imagination really went wild (in the best possible way) with the lengths these doctors go to in an attempt to make their patient feel better! Super fun, super easy to produce, and would for sure be a super audience favorite. ”
  • Rachael Carnes:
    20 Mar. 2019
    “ THIS play made me laugh, nod my head, sigh, wince and say, "Hmm" - loud enough my cat noticed. Danley's voice is so fresh and her dialogue is so compelling. Bouncy! Like jazz. This delightful short play will win over audiences. It has everything! And is so rich and fun. ”
  • Donna Gordon:
    11 Mar. 2019
    “ Wouldn't the truth always trump kindness? Kate says yes in this very to-the-point piece. Doctors are shown to be insane showmen (glad for this critique). Somebody's gotta' do it. ”

Character Information

  • Brown
    40+,
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Doctor
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Nurse
    Ability to tap dance (or fake it) a plus
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender

Production History

  • Fringe
    ,
    Cone Man Running - Five Minute Mile
    ,
    2019
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Snow Dance Ten Minute Comedy Festival - Over Our Head Players at the 6th Street Theatre
    ,
    2019