Kill Them With Kindness

by Kate Danley

SHORT - They say laughter is the best medicine. Sometimes it's not.

SHORT - They say laughter is the best medicine. Sometimes it's not.

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Kill Them With Kindness

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  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: Kill Them With Kindness by Kate Danley
    “

    Hilarious. And true. People often want the truth, but often would rather die than hear it!

    Hilarious. And true. People often want the truth, but often would rather die than hear it!

    ”
  • Christopher Plumridge: Kill Them With Kindness by Kate Danley
    “

    I definitely want to see this short, hilarious play staged! Mainly to watch the nurse 'entertain' poor Mr Brown! There's never a good way to break some bad news, but there is surely a fun way, and here it is Kates great short play!

    The final line/stage direction is perfect!

    I definitely want to see this short, hilarious play staged! Mainly to watch the nurse 'entertain' poor Mr Brown! There's never a good way to break some bad news, but there is surely a fun way, and here it is Kates great short play!

    The final line/stage direction is perfect!

    ”
  • David Guaspari: Kill Them With Kindness by Kate Danley
    “

    Could serve as the model for a sketch -- rings increasingly absurd changes on the premisse and ends with a twist (and then a topper).

    Could serve as the model for a sketch -- rings increasingly absurd changes on the premisse and ends with a twist (and then a topper).

    ”
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Character Information

  • Doctor
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Nurse
    Ability to tap dance (or fake it) a plus
  • Brown
    40+
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Production History

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