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Title

Getting the Breaks

Writer

Derek Webb

Cast

3m + 3f

ISBN

9781840947281

Book Fee Code

A - £3

Licence Fee Code

A - £20 - for each performance.

Duration

One Act

Type

A Youth Play

Synopsis

Jason and Zoe were going out together. Now Zoe claims she is pregnant – and tells her teacher Miss Priestly. Ben and Sarah are friends. He is unhappy that his mother won’t let him out at night. Sarah thinks he should stand up for himself. Berwyn dreams of getting the perfect break in snooker and beating the record.

We hear from all these teenagers, their hopes and fears. We begin to understand a little of what makes them who they are. When Zoe attempts suicide, lives converge, briefly touching, before going their own way again.

Jason: about 17, a bit of a loner (48 spoken lines)

Zoe: about 17, takes herself seriously (57 spoken lines)

Sarah: about 16 and a bit of a loud mouth (42 spoken lines)

Ben: about 16 always feels put upon and not without reason (48 spoken lines)

Berwyn: just turned 16, a fanatical snooker player (27 spoken lines)

Miss Priestley: any age from early 20s on, teacher (40 spoken lines)

Sports Commentator: Male or female any age, voice only (1 spoken line)

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