Screenagers

Play #: 2188
Pages: 26 pgs
Cast: 10 m, 9 w, 2 flexible

In this fast-paced, technology-saturated world, can teenagers really survive without laptops, i-pads, cell phones and other mobile devices? Has high-speeding texting replaced face-to-face communication? Do apps substitute for thoughtful conversation? From breaking up on Facebook, to in-class research, to real-time dating advice, this play delves into the world of teens to see how they navigate with (or - gasp! - without) technology. "Screenagers" is a humorous look at how technology is shaping the way we socialize, communicate, and—hang on, I’ve got a call coming in.

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CUBA FRIENDS OF ARCHITECTURE - PALMER OPERA HOUSE 1 Performance(s)
CUBA, NY 7/19/2024
WOODHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL 3 Performance(s)
SPRUCE GROVE, CANADA 4/23/2024
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLSWAREHOUSE-MESQUITE JR HS 3 Performance(s)
GILBERT, AZ 4/19/2024
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ROARING SPRING, PA 5/15/2021
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BRADENTON, FL 4/30/2021
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SPRING BROOK TWP, PA 3/31/2021
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HOVEN, SD 3/27/2021
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FREDERICKSBURG, TX 11/14/2020
TONASKET SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 Performance(s)
TONASKET, WA 4/24/2019
DES MOINES SCHOOLS 1 Performance(s)
DES MOINES, NM 9/20/2018
MILLSTONE TWP. MIDDLE SCHOOL 2 Performance(s)
MILLSTONE TWP, NJ 5/18/2018
PLAZA HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN ACADEM 1 Performance(s)
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 5/18/2018
HOGG HIGH SCHOOL 1 Performance(s)
HOUSTON , TX 11/20/2017
CLATSKANIE MIDDLE HIGH 2 Performance(s)
CLATSKANIE, OR 11/17/2017
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CONROE, TX 11/11/2017
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SAN PABLO, CA 11/1/2017
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DUBOIS, PA 5/21/2017
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SHALLOTTE, NC 3/20/2017
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AKRON, IA 1/19/2012

Behind The Scenes

PLAYWRIGHTS JANE AND JIM JEFFRIES

TALK ABOUT THEIR PLAY “SCREENAGERS”

 

Q: WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO WRITE THIS PLAY?

A: I am a high school teacher and my wife is a lecturer at college, and we both get amused and frustrated by how distracted our students are by technology. So, if you can’t beat ‘em, write about ‘em.

 

Q: WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE PART OR LINE IN THE PLAY? WHY?

A: My wife’s favorite part of the play is the classroom scene “because it’s so familiar.” My favorite is the potato gun because I’m a guy.

 

Q: WHERE DID THE CHARACTERS COME FROM? ARE THEY BASED ON PEOPLE YOU KNOW?

A: The characters are based upon students we’ve had and on our own children. I once had an entire conversation with my son before I realized he was talking to someone else on his cell phone.

 

Q: WHAT DID YOU TRY TO ACHIEVE WITH THIS PLAY?

A: We mostly want people to laugh at their own foibles. But we also have a serious message that technology is threatening authentic relationship.

 

Q: DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING YOU'D LIKE TO ADD?

A: The most important thing I wish to add is … hold it, my cell phone is ringing. I’ll get back to you…