A Split Second by Jennifer O'Grady

Selected for Plays for Us by The Actors Center

(10 Min) In two different places two unrelated women--a parent with a missing child, and a traumatized driver--speak about recent events that, unknown to them, are tragically connected.
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A Split Second

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  • Jack Levine:
    29 Jan. 2024
    “ JENNIFER O’GRADY is a fabulous playwright, and her 10-minute play, “A Split Second”, was no exception to her brilliant work. I loved this play. There is so much to say about addiction, and this play has the depth and breath one might get from a full-length play. BRILLIANT! ”
  • Stephen Kaplan:
    13 Jun. 2022
    “ Brings the audience along with its mystery and eventual answer, addressing a devastating event that resonated with the entire audience. ”
  • Debra A. Cole:
    1 Jun. 2022
    “ A mother's worst nightmare. A driver's horrifying moment. A nation's greatest crisis. Worlds collide in this powerful short play by JENNIFER O'GRADY. Pure brilliance. ”
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Character Information

  • Parent
    A middle-aged woman.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Driver
    A young woman.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Officer 1
    A police officer.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Officer 2
    A police officer.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Plays for Us Series, The Actors Center
    ,
    2020

Production History

  • High School
    ,
    Bergen County Academies (NJ)
    ,
    2022

Awards

Selection
,
Plays for Us
,
The Actors Center
,
2020