That Kind of Boy [a 1-minute play]

by Steven G. Martin

ONE-MINUTE PLAY. Karl and Jerz, two men in their 30s, watch as nine-year-old Petey examines and is completely enthralled by flowers. They just don't understand Petey's interest and consider what that kind of boy he will grow up to become.

ONE-MINUTE PLAY. Karl and Jerz, two men in their 30s, watch as nine-year-old Petey examines and is completely enthralled by flowers. They just don't understand Petey's interest and consider what that kind of boy he will grow up to become.

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That Kind of Boy [a 1-minute play]

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  • Cam Eickmeyer: That Kind of Boy [a 1-minute play] by Steven G. Martin
    “

    Simply a beautiful short play. Flips stereotypes upside down and shuns them as they should be. Loved every word of the piece.

    Simply a beautiful short play. Flips stereotypes upside down and shuns them as they should be. Loved every word of the piece.

    ”
  • Robert J. LeBlanc: That Kind of Boy [a 1-minute play] by Steven G. Martin
    “

    What a play! Unexpected, sweet, and wonderfully paced for such a quick show. If you're looking for a positive inclusion in a 60 in 60, this is the play for you.

    What a play! Unexpected, sweet, and wonderfully paced for such a quick show. If you're looking for a positive inclusion in a 60 in 60, this is the play for you.

    ”
  • Paul Donnelly: That Kind of Boy [a 1-minute play] by Steven G. Martin
    “

    This delightful play moves swiftly from the slightly menacing to the gloriously affirming. It is sure one rich, full minute!

    This delightful play moves swiftly from the slightly menacing to the gloriously affirming. It is sure one rich, full minute!

    ”
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Character Information

  • Karl
    He wears cargo shorts, sneakers, and NFL football jersey. He also wears an NFL cap, backward. He carries a regulation-sized NFL football.
    33 years old
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Jerz
    He wears cargo shorts, sneakers, and NFL football jersey. He also wears an NFL cap, backward.
    33 years old
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Petey
    He wears slacks, a polo shirt, and loafers.
    9 years old
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary

Production History

  • High School, Winter One-Act Festival, Kent School, Kent, CT, 2024
  • Professional, One Moment in Time: A One-Minute Play Festival, Jakespeare Virtual Theatre Company, 2022
  • Professional, Gi60 International One Minute Theatre Festival US, The Tank, New York City, NY, 2021
  • Professional, Quaranteeny Play Festival, Fat Turtle Theatre Company, Indianapolis, IN, 2020