Devil's Triangle

by Scott Cantrell

UPDATED: 5-5-2024

One Act Drama (60 minute runtime)

Young 16 year old Jake is afraid to come out to his dad. He feels that his dad wouldn't accept him because it doesn't fit his philosophy on what a real man should be. His secret boyfriend, Greg, is in full support of Jake, and wants to help him tell his dad the truth. But, once the opportunity arrives to tell the truth, it ends up sending the characters on a...

UPDATED: 5-5-2024

One Act Drama (60 minute runtime)

Young 16 year old Jake is afraid to come out to his dad. He feels that his dad wouldn't accept him because it doesn't fit his philosophy on what a real man should be. His secret boyfriend, Greg, is in full support of Jake, and wants to help him tell his dad the truth. But, once the opportunity arrives to tell the truth, it ends up sending the characters on a frightening ride.

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Devil's Triangle

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  • Ricardo Soltero-Brown: Devil's Triangle

    Positively pulsing with the breath of youth in its dialogue, conflicts, and philosophies, Scott Cantrell's 'Devil's Triangle' feels like it was written by its own characters, providing an admirable sense of authenticity. The character of Bill is an exceptionally drawn sample of deeply insecure, toxic masculinity. There is a tension over Jake's coming out, whether it be done on his own or with sponsoring, and the killing of a balance being achieved is shocking and devastating. An extreme tragedy.

    Positively pulsing with the breath of youth in its dialogue, conflicts, and philosophies, Scott Cantrell's 'Devil's Triangle' feels like it was written by its own characters, providing an admirable sense of authenticity. The character of Bill is an exceptionally drawn sample of deeply insecure, toxic masculinity. There is a tension over Jake's coming out, whether it be done on his own or with sponsoring, and the killing of a balance being achieved is shocking and devastating. An extreme tragedy.

  • Matt Cogswell: Devil's Triangle

    Flirty. Funny. Wry. I enjoyed Jake's one-liners. The love between Jake and Greg is clear. Greg's comment about actors' one job is perfect. The theatrical metaphors continue and encapsulate the struggle with being closeted with those who should be closest to us. Then the mood changes. Bill is the perfect foil for Jake's torment. His role, like the others, would be a challenge for an actor to grapple. The stakes keep getting raised in Cantrell's piece. The final scene reads like music, and it would be fascinating to see this produced.

    Flirty. Funny. Wry. I enjoyed Jake's one-liners. The love between Jake and Greg is clear. Greg's comment about actors' one job is perfect. The theatrical metaphors continue and encapsulate the struggle with being closeted with those who should be closest to us. Then the mood changes. Bill is the perfect foil for Jake's torment. His role, like the others, would be a challenge for an actor to grapple. The stakes keep getting raised in Cantrell's piece. The final scene reads like music, and it would be fascinating to see this produced.

Character Information

  • Jake
    Young gay man
    Character Age
    16
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Greg
    Jake's boyfriend
    Character Age
    17
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Bill
    Jake's father
    Character Age
    40s
    Character Gender Identity
    Male