Things Fall (Meanwhile)

Things Fall (Meanwhile) by Barton Bishop

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Productions (116)
Comedy/Drama
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30 - 35 minutes
3 W, 5 M, 8 Any (7-30 actors possible: 3-25 W, 3-25 M)
Content Notes: Some mild adult language
Set: Flexible.

When musical prodigy Meg Meadows accidentally drops an air-conditioning unit out of her window, crushing someone on the street below, she loses the ability to hear music. Meanwhile, after Keb's brother is killed by a falling air-conditioner in the middle of their street-dance routine, Keb loses his grasp of language and begins speaking gibberish. Meanwhile, Emily Piper, in a fit of rage, accidentally throws a javelin over a mountain range. Meanwhile, Herman, on a stroll in the woods, is suddenly nailed to a tree by a flying javelin. Paramedics say he'll be fine, but he's going to have to spend the rest of his life nailed to his tree. Lives and stories collide to create a truly unique and mesmerizing tale. (This play was specially commissioned by Playscripts for high school actors.)

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $60
Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

When musical prodigy Meg Meadows accidentally drops an air-conditioning unit out of her window, crushing someone on the street below, she loses the ability to hear music. Meanwhile, after Keb's brother is killed by a falling air-conditioner in the middle of their street-dance routine, Keb loses his grasp of language and begins speaking gibberish. Meanwhile, Emily Piper, in a fit of rage, accidentally throws a javelin over a mountain range. Meanwhile, Herman, on a stroll in the woods, is suddenly nailed to a tree by a flying javelin. Paramedics say he'll be fine, but he's going to have to spend the rest of his life nailed to his tree. Lives and stories collide to create a truly unique and mesmerizing tale. (This play was specially commissioned by Playscripts for high school actors.)

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 30 - 35 minutes
  • 3 W, 5 M, 8 Any (7-30 actors possible: 3-25 W, 3-25 M)
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language
  • Set: Flexible.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-324-3

Production History

JAN 16, 2025 - JAN 16, 2025
Hendersonville High School
Asheville, NC United States
Hendersonville High SchoolAsheville, NC United States
NOV 07, 2024 - NOV 08, 2024
Canyon Lake High School
Fischer, TX United States
Canyon Lake High SchoolFischer, TX United States
OCT 28, 2023 - OCT 28, 2023
Magnolia School
Tallahassee, FL United States
Magnolia SchoolTallahassee, FL United States
JUN 17, 2023 - JUN 17, 2023
Fort Bend ISD
Missouri City, TX United States
Fort Bend ISDMissouri City, TX United States
MAY 23, 2023 - MAY 23, 2023
Westlake High School
Austin, TX United States
Westlake High SchoolAustin, TX United States
MAY 05, 2023 - MAY 06, 2023
Marcellus High School Fall Show
Marcellus, NY United States
Marcellus High School Fall ShowMarcellus, NY United States
MAY 03, 2023 - MAY 06, 2023
Boise High School
Boise, ID United States
Boise High SchoolBoise, ID United States
MAR 20, 2023 - MAR 20, 2023
Hildebrandt Theatre Arts
Spring, TX United States
Hildebrandt Theatre ArtsSpring, TX United States
MAR 17, 2023 - MAR 24, 2023
Stuttgart High School
APO, AE United States
Stuttgart High SchoolAPO, AE United States
JAN 21, 2023 - JAN 21, 2023
Heritage High School
Campbell, CA United States
Heritage High SchoolCampbell, CA United States
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Keen Teens at The Kirk Theatre
New York, NY United States
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