Chemical Bonding (or Better Living through Chemistry)

Chemical Bonding (or Better Living through Chemistry) by Don Zolidis

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Productions (37)
Comedic Drama
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110 - 120 minutes
15 W, 9 M,  (18-24 actors possible: 12-15 W, 6-9 M)
Set: Minimal.

After graduating from high school, class salutatorian Dani is slated to study photography at NYU in the fall and has a summer job working the third shift at a small-town chemical factory. And while her friends are readying for college with road trips and Facebook updates, Dani struggles with her new job, a new relationship, and a serious illness in her family. When Dani starts wondering if she should put off school to figure out what she wants to do with her life, only her eccentric support group of friends and family can persuade her to pursue her dreams.

Pricing Information

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Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

After graduating from high school, class salutatorian Dani is slated to study photography at NYU in the fall and has a summer job working the third shift at a small-town chemical factory. And while her friends are readying for college with road trips and Facebook updates, Dani struggles with her new job, a new relationship, and a serious illness in her family. When Dani starts wondering if she should put off school to figure out what she wants to do with her life, only her eccentric support group of friends and family can persuade her to pursue her dreams.

  • Comedic Drama
  • |
  • 110 - 120 minutes
  • 15 W, 9 M,  (18-24 actors possible: 12-15 W, 6-9 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-559-9

Production History

MAR 31, 2023 - APR 01, 2023
Anderson County High School
Garnett, KS United States
Anderson County High SchoolGarnett, KS United States
FEB 06, 2020 - FEB 08, 2020
Arrowhead High School
Hartland, WI United States
Arrowhead High SchoolHartland, WI United States
NOV 07, 2019 - NOV 09, 2019
Cadillac Senior High School Drama Club
Cadillac, MI United States
Cadillac Senior High School Drama ClubCadillac, MI United States
MAR 28, 2019 - MAR 30, 2019
Hoover High School
Fresno, CA United States
Hoover High SchoolFresno, CA United States
MAR 14, 2019 - MAR 15, 2019
West Lyon High School
Inwood, IA United States
West Lyon High SchoolInwood, IA United States
NOV 09, 2018 - NOV 10, 2018
Tri County North Drama Club
Lewisburg, OH United States
Tri County North Drama ClubLewisburg, OH United States
MAR 14, 2018 - MAR 15, 2018
Bexley Theatre Arts
Bexley, OH United States
Bexley Theatre ArtsBexley, OH United States
NOV 10, 2017 - NOV 11, 2017
Lutheran High School Westland
Westland, MI United States
Lutheran High School WestlandWestland, MI United States
JUL 14, 2017 - JUL 15, 2017
Canyon Middle
Castro Valley, CA United States
Canyon MiddleCastro Valley, CA United States
APR 28, 2017 - APR 29, 2017
Fort Bend Christian Academy
Sugar Land, TX United States
Fort Bend Christian AcademySugar Land, TX United States
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No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

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