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The Day the Internet Died

Written By: Ian McWethy and Jason Pizzarello
Length: 30-35 minutes
Cast Size: 10-50 actors (suggested casting: 10F, 10M, 5 any)
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis:
On a sunny day in the town of Bloomington, a devastating occurrence happens. No, it’s not famine, or floods, or loss of your basic rights. The internet has gone down! And it will continue to be down! For a week! A whole week! Pandemonium! In a world that is so dependent on the internet for shopping, mailing, and posting pictures of cute babies, how will society function? Not well as it turns out...Read More

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Product specification details
Genre Comedy
Length Type One-Act
Theme Absurd, Internet, Social Satire, Technology
Cast Size 10-50 actors (suggested casting: 10F, 10M, 5 any)
Approx. Running Time 30-35 minutes
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* Minimum Royalty: $60.00 / performance

Script PDF: $10.00

Acting Edition Book: $10.99

Stage Manager Edition: $24.99

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On a sunny day in the town of Bloomington, a devastating occurrence happens. No, it’s not famine, or floods, or loss of your basic rights. The internet has gone down! And it will continue to be down! For a week! A whole week! Pandemonium! In a world that is so dependent on the internet for shopping, mailing, and posting pictures of cute babies, how will society function? Not well as it turns out. The Day the Internet Died hilariously explores how inept we are at dating, research, and basic human interactions when we don’t have a screen to look at.

(A full-length version of this play is also available.)

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  • MS Theatre Teacher, Ellicott City, MD

    A hit!

    The show was a hit! People were disappointed there was only one show. :-) And the kids LOVED working with the script!

  • Sara

    Hilarious!

    Our school hasn't had a drama club in four years and this play was perfect for a newbie director AND my students! Our audience loved it, the students dived into the roles and had so much fun making them their own. This play has a great message, wrapped up in hilarity and absurdity.

  • Middle School Theatre Teacher, Hopkins, MN

    A Director's Dream

    Audiences loved the play, and students had a GREAT time performing it. Meaningful and meaty roles for 43 kids?! This middle school director's dream!! Thank you!!

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