The Election by Don Zolidis

(26)
Productions (366)
Comedy
|
85 - 95 minutes
7 W, 7 M, 10 Any (19-48 actors possible: 4-43 W, 5-44 M)
Set: Minimal.

After an embattled student body president resigns in disgrace, Mark Davenport figures he will cruise to victory in the special election. After all, his only opponent is nerdy Christy Martin, who wants to eliminate football. But when a mysterious Super PAC gives her an unlimited budget, things start to get very ugly. Mark must face total annihilation or accept the services of a slick professional campaign manager with questionable ethics and a million-dollar Super PAC of his own. A hilarious and timely satire on the contemporary political scene.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $90
Standard Edition $13.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

After an embattled student body president resigns in disgrace, Mark Davenport figures he will cruise to victory in the special election. After all, his only opponent is nerdy Christy Martin, who wants to eliminate football. But when a mysterious Super PAC gives her an unlimited budget, things start to get very ugly. Mark must face total annihilation or accept the services of a slick professional campaign manager with questionable ethics and a million-dollar Super PAC of his own. A hilarious and timely satire on the contemporary political scene.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 85 - 95 minutes
  • 7 W, 7 M, 10 Any (19-48 actors possible: 4-43 W, 5-44 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-104-1

Published Reviews

"Everybody loved the show: students, parents, teachers, community members... Several parents approached me after the show to tell me how much they had enjoyed running lines with their kids because the script was so hilarious. And everybody (including the kids!) appreciated the educational value and critical relevance in an election year."

Dakota Benedetto, Visual & Performing Arts Teacher, Fall Mountain Regional High School, Langdon, NH

"The play was excellent and many claimed it was the best show we have staged so far. The actors had a blast developing their characters and the audience appreciated the humorous look at the world of politics."

Jennifer Benner, Teacher, Del Campo High School, Del Campo, CA

"This was one of the most successful plays that we have produced in our Advanced Acting class. The students had lively dialogue about politics throughout the rehearsal process. We laughed a lot, but more importantly, we learned a lot about the way the world tends to skew the truth."

Stephanie Daniels, Rock Hill High School, Rock Hill, SC

"I have produced over six of Don Zolidis' plays and not a disappointment among them. He pulls no punches and his comedy is sophisticated and silly at the same time. He allows for double-casting or large-size casts which work well with small drama classes as well as large ones. I look forward to each new offering."

Bruce Taws, director Mosley High School, Lynn Haven, FL

Production History

APR 11, 2025 - APR 12, 2025
South Bend High School
South Bend, WA United States
South Bend High SchoolSouth Bend, WA United States
JAN 29, 2025 - JAN 29, 2025
South Lakes High School
Reston, VA United States
South Lakes High SchoolReston, VA United States
JAN 22, 2025 - JAN 24, 2025
Andrew Hill High School
San Jose, CA United States
Andrew Hill High SchoolSan Jose, CA United States
DEC 13, 2024 - DEC 14, 2024
CAST
Oak Park, IL United States
CASTOak Park, IL United States
NOV 25, 2024 - NOV 25, 2024
Jones County School District
Murdo, SD United States
Jones County School DistrictMurdo, SD United States
NOV 19, 2024 - NOV 19, 2024
Timberwood Middle School
Humble, TX United States
Timberwood Middle SchoolHumble, TX United States
NOV 15, 2024 - NOV 17, 2024
Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School
South Yarmouth, MA United States
Dennis Yarmouth Regional High SchoolSouth Yarmouth, MA United States
NOV 14, 2024 - NOV 15, 2024
Blue Valley North High School
Overland Park, KS United States
Blue Valley North High SchoolOverland Park, KS United States
NOV 14, 2024 - NOV 15, 2024
Mondovi High School
Mondovi, WI United States
Mondovi High SchoolMondovi, WI United States
NOV 08, 2024 - NOV 10, 2024
Lewiston-Altura High School
Lewiston, MN United States
Lewiston-Altura High SchoolLewiston, MN United States
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APR 11, 2025 - APR 12, 2025
South Bend High School
South Bend, WA United States
South Bend High SchoolSouth Bend, WA United States
OCT 09, 2024 - OCT 09, 2024
Williamston Theatre
Williamston, MI United States
Williamston TheatreWilliamston, MI United States
NOV 03, 2012 - NOV 03, 2012
Williamston Theatre
Williamston, MI United States
Williamston TheatreWilliamston, MI United States

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