YOU BET YOUR LIFE

Ed, a 68 year-old retired insurance salesman, is visited by the Angel of Death, who makes him an unusual offer.

Ed, a 68 year-old retired insurance salesman, is visited by the Angel of Death, who makes him an unusual offer.

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YOU BET YOUR LIFE

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  • Rachel Feeny-Williams: YOU BET YOUR LIFE

    The concept of life after death is what that has been explored in a multitude of different ways but the idea of bargaining with death...a truly interesting and unique perspective that I loved exploring through this piece. Coupling that with the wonderfully entertaining characters and witty back and forth dialogue made this play a joy to produce for Theatrical Shenanigans! - https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/s04-e08-you-bet-your-life-k… - A Fabulous piece!

    The concept of life after death is what that has been explored in a multitude of different ways but the idea of bargaining with death...a truly interesting and unique perspective that I loved exploring through this piece. Coupling that with the wonderfully entertaining characters and witty back and forth dialogue made this play a joy to produce for Theatrical Shenanigans! - https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/s04-e08-you-bet-your-life-k… - A Fabulous piece!

  • Brian Cern: YOU BET YOUR LIFE

    A dark comedy with genuine touching moments, "You Bet Your Life" explores what would happen if an individual could negotiate for the exact number of remaining days. While there are moments of a biting dark comedy, the touching moments stay with me. As well as the reinforcement of the adage "You don't know how long you have, so make the most of it." Well done, I would love to see this performed live someday.

    A dark comedy with genuine touching moments, "You Bet Your Life" explores what would happen if an individual could negotiate for the exact number of remaining days. While there are moments of a biting dark comedy, the touching moments stay with me. As well as the reinforcement of the adage "You don't know how long you have, so make the most of it." Well done, I would love to see this performed live someday.

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Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Theatrical Shenanigans, Year 2025
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Theatrical Shenanigans, Year 2024
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Scottsdale, AZ, Year 2021
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Palo Alto JCC, Year 2020