Taken to School

by John Busser

12 MINUTES - A father driving his son to school wants to show his son some things he won’t learn in a classroom. But this kid has a few lessons of his own to teach.

12 MINUTES - A father driving his son to school wants to show his son some things he won’t learn in a classroom. But this kid has a few lessons of his own to teach.

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Taken to School

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  • Jack Levine: Taken to School by John Busser
    “

    JOHN BUSSER’s ten-minute play, “Taken To School”, has all the elements of a ‘poetic justice’, with a nice twist. John never disappoints with his wonderful plays. This is no exception. I look forward to enjoying this play at the East/West Fest.

    JOHN BUSSER’s ten-minute play, “Taken To School”, has all the elements of a ‘poetic justice’, with a nice twist. John never disappoints with his wonderful plays. This is no exception. I look forward to enjoying this play at the East/West Fest.

    ”
  • Mike Byham: Taken to School by John Busser
    “

    A dark comedy where the student becomes the teacher and the ne'er-do-well father gets what he deserves, and kind of loves it - John Busser's TAKEN TO SCHOOL is a winner. Love the relationship between the father and son. They each appear to operate within their own moral code, caring for each other yet defying traditional dynamics in doing so. A very fun educational experience.

    A dark comedy where the student becomes the teacher and the ne'er-do-well father gets what he deserves, and kind of loves it - John Busser's TAKEN TO SCHOOL is a winner. Love the relationship between the father and son. They each appear to operate within their own moral code, caring for each other yet defying traditional dynamics in doing so. A very fun educational experience.

    ”
  • Robert Weibezahl: Taken to School by John Busser
    “

    Comedy master Busser hits the bull's-eye with this one, capturing the complexity and messiness of father-son relationships with poignancy, wit, and a fantastic "gotcha" moment in the end. Straddling the thin line between comedy and drama, TAKEN TO SCHOOL will fit into any playfest. Perfect title, too! Bravo, Mr. B.

    Comedy master Busser hits the bull's-eye with this one, capturing the complexity and messiness of father-son relationships with poignancy, wit, and a fantastic "gotcha" moment in the end. Straddling the thin line between comedy and drama, TAKEN TO SCHOOL will fit into any playfest. Perfect title, too! Bravo, Mr. B.

    ”
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DAD: M, old enough to play a dad, rather seedy
MARTY: M, young enough to play a teenager, not Dad’s biggest fan

Development History

  • Reading, Cleveland Public Theatre, 2023