A SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. TITLE
26 Pebbles
Full-Length Play, Drama / 4w, 2m
Similar in style to The Laramie Project, 26 Pebbles is a heartbreaking and riveting docudrama. Playwright Eric Ulloa conducted interviews with members of the community in Newtown and crafted them into an exploration of gun violence and a small town shaken by a horrific event.
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Cast Size
4w, 2m -
Duration
90 minutes -
Subgenre
Docudrama/History -
Target Audience
Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
Summary
On December 14, 2012, Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed 26 innocent souls before taking his own life. These 26 innocent deaths, like pebbles thrown into a pond, created ripples and vibrations that were felt far beyond the initial rings. This is the story of those vibrations.
Similar in style to The Laramie Project, 26 Pebbles is a heartbreaking and riveting docudrama. Playwright Eric Ulloa conducted interviews with members of the community in Newtown and crafted them into an exploration of gun violence and a small town shaken by a horrific event.
History
26 Pebbles premiered at the Human Race Theatre in Dayton, OH in February 2017 under the direction of Igor Goldin.
Cast Attributes
- Time Period New Millennium/21st Century
- Setting A town hall meeting in Newtown, Connecticut USA. 6 months after December 14th, 2012..
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Additional Features No Intermission
- Duration 90 minutes
- Cautions
- Mild Adult Themes
Media
ON BREAKING CHARACTER
Our Picks for The 2019/20 Season: K-12 Edition
Felicia Lucas
April 23, 2019
Knowing the People of Newtown: 26 Pebbles
by Mary Leonard
August 30, 2017
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.