The Review

by Curtis Barber

[TEN MINUTE PLAY] A teacher begins class to review and prepare his students for an upcoming test but the students are not what they seem. Are they acting out, or is this supernatural torture? What has the teacher done to deserve their behavior?

[TEN MINUTE PLAY] A teacher begins class to review and prepare his students for an upcoming test but the students are not what they seem. Are they acting out, or is this supernatural torture? What has the teacher done to deserve their behavior?

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The Review

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  • Rich Rubin: The Review by Curtis Barber
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    A perfectly-crafted gem of a play, with both an intriguing beginning and a kick-ass ending. Bravo!

    A perfectly-crafted gem of a play, with both an intriguing beginning and a kick-ass ending. Bravo!

    ”

Character Information

Casting of the students should be done in an intentional, diverse manner. Their voices are based on my experiences teaching in a Title 1 school, and I have strived to maintain the vibrancy of their language .
  • Man
    a Teacher with a secret.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Sassy Student
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Athletic Student
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Quiet Student
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
  • Confident Student
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
  • Moody Student
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American