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The Chips are Down

Written By: Don Zolidis
Length: 35-40 minutes
Cast Size: 10-30 actors (suggested casting: 8F, 3M, 5 any)
Genre: Drama
Sub-Genre: Historical
Synopsis:
In 1951, the Red Scare is in full swing, and it migrates to a private girls’ school in New Hampshire when one teacher is suspected of being a Communist. Charged by the administration to find out the truth, Rachel, the daughter of the cafeteria manager, must challenge her own beliefs to figure  out the meaning of justice.

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Product specification details
Genre Drama
Sub-genre Historical
Length Type One-Act
Theme Coming-of-Age, Historical, Social Drama, Social Significance
Cast Size 10-30 actors (suggested casting: 8F, 3M, 5 any)
Approx. Running Time 35-40 minutes

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In 1951, the Red Scare is in full swing, and it migrates to a private girls’ school in New Hampshire when one teacher is suspected of being a Communist. Charged by the administration to find out the truth, Rachel, the daughter of the cafeteria manager, must challenge her own beliefs to figure  out the meaning of justice.

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