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The Giver (Two-Act Version)

Jonas' world is perfect. Everything is under control and safe. There is no war or fear or pain. There are also no choices.

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Description

  • Full Length Play
  • Drama
  • 90 minutes

  • Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18), Children (Age 6 - 10), Appropriate for all audiences
  • Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings

  • Performance Group:
  • Community Theatre, College Theatre / Student, Jr High/Primary, High School/Secondary
Jonas' world is perfect. Everything is under control and safe. There is no war or fear or pain. There are also no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. But when Jonas turns 12, he is chosen for special training from The Giver -- to receive and keep the memories of the community. The Giver is the only person who holds the memories of real pain and real joy. Now Jonas will learn the truth about life -- and the hypocrisy of his Utopian world.

Through this astonishing and moving adaptation, discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny.

Premiere Production: The Giver was commissioned by Oregon Children's Theatre, and has played to sold-out audiences at such theatres asFirst Stage Milwaukee, The Coterie Theatre, People's Light and Theatre Company, Dallas Children's Theatre, Stages Repertory, Nashville Children's Theatre, Lexington Children's Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida Repertory Theatre and Indiana Repertory Theatre.

Characters

  • Casting: 4M, 4F
  • Casting Attributes: Reduced casting (Doubling Possible), Room for Extras

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The Giver (Two-Act Version) Script Order Now

Jonas' world is perfect. Everything is under control and safe. There is no war or fear or pain. There are also no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. But when Jonas turns 12, he is chosen for special training from The Giver -- to receive and keep the memories of the community. The Giver is the only person who holds the memories of real pain and real joy. Now Jonas will learn the truth about life -- and the hypocrisy of his Utopian world.

Through this astonishing and moving adaptation, discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny.

$19.95

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