The Magic Hour by Jonathan Dorf

(62)
Productions (64)
Dramedy
|
30 - 35 minutes
4 W, 4 M, 5 Any (6-30 actors possible: 3-15 W, 3-15 M)
Set: Minimal.

It's 4 A.M. and for a group of teens, it's time to wrestle with the changes in their lives. The DJ of the internet's loneliest radio show gets an unexpected "like," a serial letter writer gathers the courage to actually send one, best friends confront the reality of growing apart, and a modern-day Romeo and Juliet discover balcony scenes are harder than they look. In this moving series of scenes and monologues, the monster under the bed is definitely real...but is anyone ready for what comes next?

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

*The per performance fee begins at $55. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

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Play Details

It's 4 A.M. and for a group of teens, it's time to wrestle with the changes in their lives. The DJ of the internet's loneliest radio show gets an unexpected "like," a serial letter writer gathers the courage to actually send one, best friends confront the reality of growing apart, and a modern-day Romeo and Juliet discover balcony scenes are harder than they look. In this moving series of scenes and monologues, the monster under the bed is definitely real...but is anyone ready for what comes next?

Note: The Magic Hour returns to the world of 4 A. M., one year later. The two may be performed in conjunction, however, The Magic Hour stands on its own and doesn't require an audience to be familiar with 4 A.M.

  • Dramedy
  • |
  • 30 - 35 minutes
  • 4 W, 4 M, 5 Any (6-30 actors possible: 3-15 W, 3-15 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-68069-019-4

Production History

DEC 06, 2024 - DEC 06, 2024
Desert Ridge High School
Mesa, AZ United States
Desert Ridge High SchoolMesa, AZ United States
OCT 09, 2024 - OCT 11, 2024
Karabar High School
Wanniassa, NSW Australia
Karabar High SchoolWanniassa, NSW Australia
MAY 04, 2024 - MAY 04, 2024
Palm Desert High School
PALM DESERT, CA United States
Palm Desert High SchoolPALM DESERT, CA United States
APR 25, 2024 - APR 26, 2024
Saint John's High School
Shrewsbury, MA United States
Saint John's High SchoolShrewsbury, MA United States
NOV 30, 2023 - DEC 01, 2023
Sparkman Drama Club
Harvest, AL, AL United States
Sparkman Drama ClubHarvest, AL, AL United States
AUG 11, 2023 - AUG 11, 2023
ORiGiN Theatrical (Varsity College)
Varsity Lakes, QLD Australia
ORiGiN Theatrical (Varsity College)Varsity Lakes, QLD Australia
JAN 24, 2023 - FEB 03, 2023
Hill City High School
Hill City, SD United States
Hill City High SchoolHill City, SD United States
NOV 09, 2022 - NOV 10, 2022
Kettle Run High School
Nokesville, VA United States
Kettle Run High SchoolNokesville, VA United States
OCT 15, 2022 - OCT 15, 2022
Kettle Run High School
Winchester, VA United States
Kettle Run High SchoolWinchester, VA United States
MAY 19, 2022 - MAY 19, 2022
ORiGiN Theatrical (Frederick Irwin Anglican School)
Mandurah, Western Australia Australia
ORiGiN Theatrical (Frederick Irwin Anglican School)Mandurah, Western Australia Australia
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No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Archival Video License

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eScript Details

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