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A Sick World

David, a 16-year-old runaway, has been picked up off the street for a crime he didn't commit. At the Social Service Department, David is interrogated by Adam, a 30-something-year-old social worker with little patience for David's games.

  • One Act
  • Drama
  • 20 minutes

  • Time Period: Contemporary
  • Target Audience: Adult
  • Set Requirements: Interior Set

  • Performance Group:
  • College Theatre / Student

  • Accolades:
  • Winner! The Si TV KC/ACTF Latino Playwriting Award
David, a 16-year-old runaway, has been picked up off the street for a crime he didn't commit. At the Social Service Department, David is interrogated by Adam, a 30-something-year-old social worker with little patience for David's games.

As the interrogation progresses, both David and Adam begin to share details of their personal lives, ultimately leading David to release a powerful secret. Will Adam be able to help David fully open up and save him from going back to the streets? Or will David be just another statistic in this sick world? 

  • Casting: 2M
  • Casting Attributes: All Male

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David, a 16-year-old runaway, has been picked up off the street for a crime he didn't commit. At the Social Service Department, David is interrogated by Adam, a 30-something-year-old social worker with little patience for David's games. As the interrogation progresses, both David and Adam begin to share details of their personal lives, ultimately leading David to release a powerful secret. Will Adam be able to help David fully open up and save him from going back to the streets Or will David be just another statistic in this sick world One set. Approximate running time 20 minutes.

$19.95