dont u luv me?
By Linda Daugherty.
Product Code: DA6000
Full-length Play
Drama
Cast size: 4m., 5w.
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Synopsis
Angela has a new boyfriend. C.J.'s romantic, amazingly handsome, and a senior. He sends her flowers. He texts her day and night. Angela's swept off her feet, but her best friend, Jen, is troubled by changes she sees in Angela. At homecoming, Angela shares a dance with her pal Duffy. When C.J., overcome with jealousy, grabs Angela's arm and roughly pulls her across the dance floor, she runs from the dance, hurt and humiliated. C.J. sends a text message asking for Angela's forgiveness, and the relationship continues. But C.J.'s controlling behavior causes Angela's girlfriends to exclude her from their lives. Pressured by C.J. to be constantly with him, Angela begins to lie to her mother about her whereabouts and quickly finds herself in over her head. Using e-mail, texting, his cellphone, and an intimate photo of Angela, C.J. exerts his control, further isolating Angela from her family and friends as the relationship spirals dangerously downward. Hope replaces despair when, at Jen's urging, Angela finally reaches out to her parents. This well-researched and thought-provoking play explores the hidden world of aggression and violence in teen dating while encouraging young people to make choices that result in healthy relationships.
Notes
Limited Streaming Rights Available
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Full-length Play
- Product Code DA6000
- Minimum Cast Size 9
- Pages of Dialogue 52
- Min. Royalty Rate $90.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 60 min
Categories
- Target Audience Middle School | High School | College and Adult | Praise Groups
- Performing Group Middle School | High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre | Touring Group
- Genre Drama
- ISBN(13) 9781583426371
Customer Reviews
What's Not 2 Luv? Linda Daugherty's play dont u luv me? is engaging and smartÉwith a message about dating violence among teenagers. Étexting language provides the simple but powerful punch that makes dont u luv me? uniquely theatrical. This is a sensitive, issue-driven dramaÉa strong piece of educational theater that hits a lot of right notes for its target audienceÉpowerfulÉtheater at its best.
dont u luv me? is a powerful play demonstrating the red flags of abuse and escalation of teen dating violence. A riveting and powerful drama that will spark the necessary dialogue about healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationships.
dont u luv me? is simply outstanding, and every teenager should see it. [Linda Daugherty's plays] resonate with the high school population like no other show I've done.
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
Be ready for the myriad of emotions that this play will have on its audience. A post-show discussion is highly recommended. It can be a wonderful way to open the lines of communication up between teens and adults.
Media Reviews
"dont u luv me? continues Dallas playwright Linda Daugherty's well-researched and deeply involving series about teens. … I was blown away by Linda Daugherty's world premiere." -Dallas Morning News"What's Not 2 Luv? Linda Daugherty's play dont u luv me? is engaging and smart … texting language provides the simple but powerful punch that makes dont u luv me? uniquely theatrical. This is a sensitive, issue-driving drama." -Theater Jones
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