Carl
By E. Jack Williams
Carl is a one-act play that needs 9 performers (4 women, 5 men). Licensed by Eldridge Publishing.
- Type
- one-act play
- Cast size
- 9 performers
- Roles
- 4 women, 5 men
- Cast notes
- 5 m, 4 w, extras if desired.
- Recommended level
- High school
- Dance
- No dance
- Genre
- drama
- Licensor
- Eldridge Publishing
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Synopsis
Inspired by a true story, "Carl" tells of a young man's experience with being teased and bullied throughout school. The play opens with a 10-year reunion, then flashes back to his high school days, episodes in the lunchroom and classroom. We even see a brief bit of Carl's home life. Through the moving portrayal of Carl's life and ultimate suicide, members of the audience are compelled to examine their reactions to people who may be different. "Carl" is the winner of Minnesota's "Arc of Excellenc
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