Four Wall Prism (An Extraordinary Rendition of Historical Events)

by Thom Dunn

Marcus had planned to dash after an online-date-turned-one-night-stand. Instead, he woke up with a dead cellphone and a city on lockdown after a terrorist attack. With no way to get in touch with his job or fiancé, Marcus is stuck in an apartment with Cori, who definitely stole his identity before their date but is definitely not on the pill, and her mentally ill roommate Jayme, who just wants to finish her...

Marcus had planned to dash after an online-date-turned-one-night-stand. Instead, he woke up with a dead cellphone and a city on lockdown after a terrorist attack. With no way to get in touch with his job or fiancé, Marcus is stuck in an apartment with Cori, who definitely stole his identity before their date but is definitely not on the pill, and her mentally ill roommate Jayme, who just wants to finish her goddamn master's thesis. As the three of them grapple with issues of race, privilege, privacy, and more, they realize that the greatest threat is not the warzone outside but within the four walls of the apartment.

The the cops shows up.

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Four Wall Prism (An Extraordinary Rendition of Historical Events)

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  • Shaun Leisher: Four Wall Prism (An Extraordinary Rendition of Historical Events)

    Such a unique look at a historic moment in American history. A play that focuses on the lives of three very different people as they live through a city-wide manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombers. A play that covers subjects like sexual ethics and the right to privacy. Felt like a modern-day take on Sartre's No Exit. Loved the dark humor that is sprinkled throughout the play. Would love to see actors take on this piece.

    Such a unique look at a historic moment in American history. A play that focuses on the lives of three very different people as they live through a city-wide manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombers. A play that covers subjects like sexual ethics and the right to privacy. Felt like a modern-day take on Sartre's No Exit. Loved the dark humor that is sprinkled throughout the play. Would love to see actors take on this piece.

Character Information

  • Marcus
    Kind of a hipster bro-dude
    Character Age
    Late 20s/Early 30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White,
    Jewish
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Cori
    Kind of a cyberpunk librarian
    Character Age
    Late 20s / Early 30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Not Black
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Jayme
    Kind of a nerdy anime fangirl
    Character Age
    Late 20s / Early 30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Black
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Sean
    Kind of a Masshole
    Character Age
    Any age
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

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