Waiting for Death

Waiting for Death by Michael Maiello

(3)
Productions (37)
Comedy
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25 - 30 minutes
3 W, 3 M, 1 Any (7 actors possible: 2-3 W, 3-4 M)
Content Notes: Adult language and content
Set: Basic living room set

A wealthy, shallow couple throws a wealthy, shallow party in honor of a famous author, but Death shows up instead. Death has come to claim someone, but he's keeping the identity of this doomed soul a sadistic little secret. The couple and their friends -- including a television writer, a plastic surgeon, and a gossip columnist -- are suddenly compelled to put their petty concerns aside and face the mortality that may be imminent.

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Play Details

A wealthy, shallow couple throws a wealthy, shallow party in honor of a famous author, but Death shows up instead. Death has come to claim someone, but he's keeping the identity of this doomed soul a sadistic little secret. The couple and their friends -- including a television writer, a plastic surgeon, and a gossip columnist -- are suddenly compelled to put their petty concerns aside and face the mortality that may be imminent.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 25 - 30 minutes
  • 3 W, 3 M, 1 Any (7 actors possible: 2-3 W, 3-4 M)
  • Content Notes: Adult language and content
  • Set: Basic living room set

Production History

APR 20, 2022 - MAY 14, 2022
J.A.Williams High school
Lac La Biche, AB Canada
 J.A.Williams High school Lac La Biche, AB Canada
MAY 05, 2017 - MAY 05, 2017
Pennridge High School STARS Of Bucks County
Perkasie, PA United States
 Pennridge High School STARS Of Bucks County Perkasie, PA United States
APR 12, 2017 - APR 12, 2017
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA United States
 Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA United States
MAR 31, 2017 - MAR 31, 2017
Waynesburg University
Pittsburgh, PA United States
 Waynesburg University Pittsburgh, PA United States
FEB 10, 2017 - FEB 18, 2017
RPI Players
Troy, NY United States
 RPI Players Troy, NY United States
NOV 20, 2015 - DEC 05, 2015
Neshaminy High School
York, PA United States
 Neshaminy High School York, PA United States
JAN 09, 2015 - JAN 10, 2015
Albert Einstein High School
Kensington, MD United States
 Albert Einstein High School Kensington, MD United States
SEP 17, 2013 - SEP 17, 2013
Christ's College Auditorium
Christchurch, New Zealand
 Christ's College Auditorium Christchurch, New Zealand
MAY 03, 2011 - MAY 14, 2011
Christchurch University
Canterbury, United Kingdom
 Christchurch University Canterbury, United Kingdom
JAN 15, 2010 - JAN 15, 2010
Allentown High School
Allentown, NJ United States
 Allentown High School Allentown, NJ United States
MAY 09, 2008 - MAY 13, 2008
Edward C. Reed High School
Sparks, NV United States
 Edward C. Reed High School Sparks, NV United States
APR 01, 2008 - APR 30, 2008
Doral Academy High School
Doral, FL United States
 Doral Academy High School Doral, FL United States
MAR 29, 2008 - MAR 29, 2008
Barrington Recreational Theatre
Barrington, RI United States
 Barrington Recreational Theatre Barrington, RI United States
JAN 10, 2008 - JAN 11, 2008
Drama Studio
Smiths Falls, ON Canada
 Drama Studio Smiths Falls, ON Canada
NOV 08, 2007 - NOV 08, 2007
Clearwater High School
Clearwater, FL United States
 Clearwater High School Clearwater, FL United States
MAY 11, 2007 - MAY 13, 2007
James F Byrnes
Duncan, SC United States
 James F Byrnes Duncan, SC United States
MAY 09, 2007 - MAY 09, 2007
Northern Burlington County Regional High School
Columbus, NJ United States
 Northern Burlington County Regional High School Columbus, NJ United States
FEB 18, 2007 - FEB 18, 2007
Rock Falls High School
Rock Falls, IL United States
 Rock Falls High School Rock Falls, IL United States
JAN 13, 2007 - JAN 13, 2007
Stow-Munroe Falls High School
Stow, OH United States
 Stow-Munroe Falls High School Stow, OH United States
JAN 12, 2007 - JAN 13, 2007
Albert Einstein High School
Kensington, MD United States
 Albert Einstein High School Kensington, MD United States
JUN 04, 2006 - JUN 04, 2006
Bowness High School
Calgary, AB Canada
 Bowness High School Calgary, AB Canada
MAR 24, 2006 - MAR 26, 2006
Manhattan College Players
Bronx, NY United States
 Manhattan College Players Bronx, NY United States
MAY 01, 2005 - MAY 01, 2005
Lakota West Theatre
West Chester, OH United States
 Lakota West Theatre West Chester, OH United States
APR 30, 2005 - APR 30, 2005
Catonsville High School
Catonsville, MD United States
 Catonsville High School Catonsville, MD United States
FEB 02, 2005 - FEB 04, 2005
New Faces
Toronto, ON Canada
 New Faces Toronto, ON Canada
JAN 24, 2005 - JAN 24, 2005
Minnesota State University Moorhead Theatre Department
Moorhead, MN United States
 Minnesota State University Moorhead Theatre Department Moorhead, MN United States
DEC 16, 2004 - DEC 16, 2004
Damonte Ranch HS
Reno, NV United States
 Damonte Ranch HS Reno, NV United States
DEC 02, 2004 - DEC 03, 2004
Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH United States
 Wittenberg University Springfield, OH United States
OCT 21, 2004 - OCT 23, 2004
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
Kitchener, ON Canada
 Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre Kitchener, ON Canada
MAY 13, 2004 - MAY 13, 2004
Upper Dublin High School
Fort Washington, PA United States
 Upper Dublin High School Fort Washington, PA United States
MAR 20, 2004 - MAR 27, 2004
Randolph Union High School
Randolph, VT United States
 Randolph Union High School Randolph, VT United States
MAR 04, 2004 - MAR 04, 2004
Forest Heights Collegiate Institute
Kitchener, ON Canada
 Forest Heights Collegiate Institute Kitchener, ON Canada
JAN 24, 2004 - JAN 24, 2004
Washington High School
Washington, IA United States
 Washington High School Washington, IA United States
JAN 09, 2004 - JAN 09, 2004
Newfound Regional HS
Bristol, NH United States
 Newfound Regional HS Bristol, NH United States
JAN 07, 2004 - JAN 07, 2004
SFDCI Drama Club
Smiths Falls, ON Canada
 SFDCI Drama Club Smiths Falls, ON Canada
NOV 07, 2003 - NOV 07, 2003
Community Center
APO AE, AE United States
 Community Center APO AE, AE United States
MAY 01, 2000 - MAY 31, 2000
West Coast Ensemble
Los Angeles, CA United States
 West Coast Ensemble Los Angeles, CA United States
No upcoming productions.
MAY 01, 2000 - MAY 31, 2000
West Coast Ensemble
Los Angeles, CA United States
 West Coast Ensemble Los Angeles, CA United States

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