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 by Steven Hayet

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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 by Steven Hayet

“

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 by Steven Hayet

“

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
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Teens,
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Male
KAREN

Character Age

20-30’s

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Teens,
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female,
  
  Non-binary
ANGELA

Character Age

20-30’s

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Teens,
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s
- Actor 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, NJIT Theatre Arts and 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

Genre

comedy,

dark comedy,

horror,

romantic comedy

Subject Matter Keywords

dating,

murder,

awkward

Length

ten minutes,

10-30 minutes

Cast Size

Age of Intended Audience

ages 14-17,

ages 18 and up

Narrative Attributes

Centers Female Characters

Supporting Materials

Published Script

https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781493053285/The-Best-New-Ten-Minute-Plays-2020

Supporting Video

https://youtu.be/NP44Ti1emlU

Reviews

Go Live

“
"A strong opener."
”
Daily Business Magazine

“
"A darkly humorous take on online dating..."
”