Just Like I Wanted

Just Like I Wanted by Becca Schlossberg

(28)
Productions (75)
Drama
|
40 - 55 minutes
8 W, 7 M, 1 Any (11-16 actors possible: 1-15 W, 1-15 M)
Content Notes: Some adult language
Set: A few small desks and chairs.

At sixteen, Joey has just committed suicide. Through narration and a series of flashbacks, Joey shows us the life he used to lead and why he chose to end it -- but we also see the unexpected effect of his death on his classmates, teachers, and family.

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Play Details

At sixteen, Joey has just committed suicide. Through narration and a series of flashbacks, Joey shows us the life he used to lead and why he chose to end it -- but we also see the unexpected effect of his death on his classmates, teachers, and family.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 40 - 55 minutes
  • 8 W, 7 M, 1 Any (11-16 actors possible: 1-15 W, 1-15 M)
  • Content Notes: Some adult language
  • Set: A few small desks and chairs.

Production History

MAR 29, 2025 - APR 04, 2025
North Country Union High School
Newport, VT United States
North Country Union High SchoolNewport, VT United States
AUG 20, 2024 - AUG 22, 2024
BlackCrowe Entertainment
Mount Savage, MD United States
BlackCrowe EntertainmentMount Savage, MD United States
JAN 16, 2024 - JAN 19, 2024
Indianola Drama Club
Indianola, IA United States
Indianola Drama ClubIndianola, IA United States
APR 20, 2023 - APR 22, 2023
North West High School Drama
Wichita, KS United States
North West High School DramaWichita, KS United States
MAY 20, 2022 - MAY 21, 2022
Pasadena Memorial High School
Pasadena, TX United States
Pasadena Memorial High SchoolPasadena, TX United States
MAY 19, 2022 - MAY 29, 2022
Breakthrough Theatre Of Winter Park
Orlando, FL United States
Breakthrough Theatre Of Winter ParkOrlando, FL United States
FEB 25, 2022 - FEB 26, 2022
Virginia Children's Theatre
Roanoke, VA United States
Virginia Children's TheatreRoanoke, VA United States
NOV 19, 2021 - NOV 19, 2021
Alcovy High School
Covington, GA United States
Alcovy High SchoolCovington, GA United States
FEB 19, 2021 - FEB 19, 2021
Ida S. Baker High School
Lehigh Acres, FL United States
Ida S. Baker High SchoolLehigh Acres, FL United States
APR 30, 2020 - MAY 15, 2020
V. Sue Cleveland High School
Rio Rancho, NM United States
V. Sue Cleveland High SchoolRio Rancho, NM United States
1 of 8
MAR 29, 2025 - APR 04, 2025
North Country Union High School
Newport, VT United States
North Country Union High SchoolNewport, VT United States
SEP 01, 2007 - SEP 30, 2007
Market House Theater
Paduckah, KY United States
Market House TheaterPaduckah, KY United States

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