Protocols

by Vince Gatton

[SHORT] Two siblings on a video call attempt to manage a crisis.

A Zoom-friendly play.

[SHORT] Two siblings on a video call attempt to manage a crisis.

A Zoom-friendly play.

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Protocols

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  • Noble Jones: Protocols by Vince Gatton
    “

    A really funny and unique concept! I thoroughly enjoyed the fast paced read. The comedy still lived through the tough and dramatic circumstances and the ending brought it together beautifully!

    A really funny and unique concept! I thoroughly enjoyed the fast paced read. The comedy still lived through the tough and dramatic circumstances and the ending brought it together beautifully!

    ”
  • D. Lee Miller: Protocols by Vince Gatton
    “

    This play was picked blindly - I just wanted to read some Vince Gatton. How lucky was I! Gatton has given us a situation most of us know - two siblings - one needy and overlaid it with something out of left field - so you can't help but laugh as it gets clearer and clearer (and you are glad you are not one of the siblings) - Well written and a lot of fun!

    This play was picked blindly - I just wanted to read some Vince Gatton. How lucky was I! Gatton has given us a situation most of us know - two siblings - one needy and overlaid it with something out of left field - so you can't help but laugh as it gets clearer and clearer (and you are glad you are not one of the siblings) - Well written and a lot of fun!

    ”
  • Jeffrey James Keyes: Protocols by Vince Gatton
    “

    I tried not to read the other comments or tags on this play before taking a look and I'm so glad I didn't! What a fun play. I love the curveballs Gatton packs into this punch of a play and the interweaving of realism and vampire horror, it makes perfect sense for the time we're currently living in. I really hope theatres start producing evenings of short plays by this talented dramatist, I'd be the first to stand in line for a ticket. Well done, maestro.

    I tried not to read the other comments or tags on this play before taking a look and I'm so glad I didn't! What a fun play. I love the curveballs Gatton packs into this punch of a play and the interweaving of realism and vampire horror, it makes perfect sense for the time we're currently living in. I really hope theatres start producing evenings of short plays by this talented dramatist, I'd be the first to stand in line for a ticket. Well done, maestro.

    ”
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Character Information

Shon and Ari can be played as any race/ethnicity/gender.
  • Shon
    Shon is the older sibling: sharp-minded, impatient, and doing their best to keep going as one of the few people still on the job during a global crisis. Shon is capable, direct, and greatly feels the burden of responsibility.
    Mid-to-late 20’s
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
  • Ari
    Ari is the younger sibling, somewhat more vague in disposition, less driven and less direct, but with a surprisingly solid emotional center and wisdom.
    Late teens-early 20s
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s

Production History

  • University, The Ohio State University, Mansfield, 2021
  • Professional, On and Off Theatre Workshop, 2020
  • Professional, Theatre Three, 2020
  • University, Mountain View College, 2020
  • University, Northland Pioneer College, 2020
  • University, University of New Hampshire, 2020