New Play: SELFIE

I am proud to announce the arrival of a brand new play! Selfie tells the story of 8 teenagers who are all searching for ways to be noticed in a world that has grown increasingly self obsessed. As one of the characters says: "The word selfie is only two letters away from selfish." Told in a series of selfies that are projected onstage, the characters' stories weave together in a way that I hope is funny, startling, and ultimately, powerful.


As I wrote Selfie, I found myself becoming so close to each of the characters that I wanted to protect them from the challenges of the outside world. As a dramatist, however, I know that shielding characters from danger is not very interesting for an audience, so I clenched my teeth as I plunged them each into situations way over their heads. But then, then I was able to cheer for each and every one of them as they bravely, and sometimes not so bravely, faced those struggles head-on. All of their experiences are close to my heart for a variety of different personal reasons, but now those stories no longer belong to me. It is my honor to share these characters with the world and allow them to tell their stories.

SELFIE

A dramedy in one act

by

Bradley Hayward

Synopsis: It's senior year and problems are mounting for a group of high school students as they prepare for the future. Facing bullies, parents, pressure, sickness, and their own self-judgment, the characters search for ways to stand out. As they document their year, one click at a time, they come to realize life is not about what other people see -- it's about the pictures they have of themselves.

Cast: 3 females, 1 males, 4 either. Easily expandable.

Set: Bare stage, with a large screen, upon which photographs are projected.

Running Time: 30 – 35 minutes.

To read a free preview of the play, or to request a complete script, click HERE.