Math by Don Zolidis

(14)
Productions (36)
One act
|
35 - 45 minutes
13 Any (9-15 actors possible)
Set: A classroom and a kitchen table.

Algebra should be illegal! At least that’s what Dahlia told her dad, who took her complaints straight to the school board. Now, parents are protesting polynomials, and algebra is outlawed at Dahlia’s school. Math books are considered dangerous, and teachers are closely watched to make sure they don’t talk about radicals. But Dahlia’s starting to think that maybe math isn’t all that bad . . . If Dahlia’s father is already on his way to the capitol to introduce a bill banning algebra from schools across the state, how fast will Dahlia have to travel to stop him?

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Play Details

Algebra should be illegal! At least that’s what Dahlia told her dad, who took her complaints straight to the school board. Now, parents are protesting polynomials, and algebra is outlawed at Dahlia’s school. Math books are considered dangerous, and teachers are closely watched to make sure they don’t talk about radicals. But Dahlia’s starting to think that maybe math isn’t all that bad . . . If Dahlia’s father is already on his way to the capitol to introduce a bill banning algebra from schools across the state, how fast will Dahlia have to travel to stop him?

  • One act
  • |
  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 13 Any (9-15 actors possible)
  • Set: A classroom and a kitchen table.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-68069-932-6

Production History

MAY 16, 2025 - MAY 17, 2025
Meridian Middle School
Kent, WA United States
Meridian Middle SchoolKent, WA United States
JAN 10, 2025 - JAN 10, 2025
Wheatmore High School Theater
Trinity, NC United States
Wheatmore High School TheaterTrinity, NC United States
JAN 10, 2025 - JAN 11, 2025
The Harker School
San Jose, CA United States
The Harker SchoolSan Jose, CA United States
NOV 07, 2024 - NOV 08, 2024
Ironwood Ridge High School
Oro Valley, AZ United States
Ironwood Ridge High SchoolOro Valley, AZ United States
NOV 06, 2024 - NOV 07, 2024
Millennium High School
Goodyear, AZ United States
Millennium High SchoolGoodyear, AZ United States
JUN 09, 2024 - JUN 10, 2024
Wm E Hay Stettler Secondary Campus
Stettler, AB Canada
Wm E Hay Stettler Secondary CampusStettler, AB Canada
MAY 09, 2024 - MAY 10, 2024
Sherando High School
Stephens City, VA United States
Sherando High SchoolStephens City, VA United States
MAY 01, 2024 - MAY 01, 2024
Saluda Trail Middle School
Rock Hill, SC United States
Saluda Trail Middle SchoolRock Hill, SC United States
DEC 07, 2023 - DEC 07, 2023
Pinetree Secondary
Port Moody, BC Canada
Pinetree SecondaryPort Moody, BC Canada
NOV 15, 2023 - NOV 15, 2023
Helena High School
Helena, AL United States
Helena High SchoolHelena, AL United States
1 of 4
MAY 16, 2025 - MAY 17, 2025
Meridian Middle School
Kent, WA United States
Meridian Middle SchoolKent, WA United States
No professional productions.

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