War at Home

War at Home by Nicole Quinn, Nina Shengold

(23)
Productions (200)
Ensemble drama
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40 - 50 minutes
4 W, 4 M, 13 Any (16-30 actors possible: 4-26 W, 4-26 M)
Content Notes: Adult language
Set: Bare stage; may be decorated with shrine elements and a graphic representation of the Twin Towers

A group of students in a New York State high school 100 miles north of Ground Zero responds to the events of September 11th, 2001. The text of this ensemble piece was created from journal writings of over 40 students, teachers, and community members in the weeks immediately following 9-11. (All royalties from War at Home will be donated to charity.)

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

A group of students in a New York State high school 100 miles north of Ground Zero responds to the events of September 11th, 2001. The text of this ensemble piece was created from journal writings of over 40 students, teachers, and community members in the weeks immediately following 9-11. (All royalties from War at Home will be donated to charity.)

  • Ensemble drama
  • |
  • 40 - 50 minutes
  • 4 W, 4 M, 13 Any (16-30 actors possible: 4-26 W, 4-26 M)
  • Content Notes: Adult language
  • Set: Bare stage; may be decorated with shrine elements and a graphic representation of the Twin Towers
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-730-2

Published Reviews

"Quinn and Shengold provide an intriguing, youth-oriented look at the events of 9/11 in War at Home, a short play that deserves some legs."

Larry Schwartz, Library Journal

Production History

JAN 10, 2025 - FEB 16, 2025
Maple Lake High School
Maple Lake, MN United States
Maple Lake High SchoolMaple Lake, MN United States
NOV 05, 2024 - JAN 20, 2025
Spotswood High School
Penn Laird, VA United States
Spotswood High SchoolPenn Laird, VA United States
JUN 24, 2023 - JUN 24, 2023
Tyndale Christian School
SALISBURY EAST, SA Australia
Tyndale Christian SchoolSALISBURY EAST, SA Australia
JUN 23, 2023 - JUN 23, 2023
Tyndale Christian School
SALISBURY EAST, SA Australia
Tyndale Christian SchoolSALISBURY EAST, SA Australia
MAY 13, 2022 - MAY 13, 2022
Catawba Ridge High School
Fort Mill, SC United States
Catawba Ridge High SchoolFort Mill, SC United States
JAN 14, 2022 - JAN 14, 2022
Murray Middle School
St. Augustine, FL United States
Murray Middle SchoolSt. Augustine, FL United States
NOV 13, 2021 - NOV 13, 2021
Murray Middle School
St. Augustine, FL United States
Murray Middle SchoolSt. Augustine, FL United States
SEP 11, 2021 - SEP 11, 2021
West Cabarrus High School
Concord, NC United States
West Cabarrus High SchoolConcord, NC United States
SEP 11, 2021 - SEP 11, 2021
Robidoux Resident Theatre
St. Joseph, MO United States
Robidoux Resident TheatreSt. Joseph, MO United States
SEP 11, 2021 - SEP 11, 2021
Robidoux Resident Theatre
St. Joseph, MO United States
Robidoux Resident TheatreSt. Joseph, MO United States
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