The Disappearance of Daniel Hand

The Disappearance of Daniel Hand by Dan O'Brien

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Productions (45)
Drama
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100 - 120 minutes
5 W, 3 M,  (8-15 actors possible: 5-9 W, 3-6 M)
Content Notes: Adult language
Set: Minimal, with possible slides or video monitors.

Have you ever wanted to disappear? Daniel Hand disappeared, but he left behind some clues: a note, some video artwork, and a school full of conflicting impressions and theories. When Shannon, an aspiring filmmaker, starts shooting a documentary about the enigma of her missing classmate, she learns he was an athlete, honors student, artist, drug user, and perhaps a religious fanatic. Can she believe all the labels the other students are trying to slap on him? Is Daniel, Shannon, or anyone what everyone perceives them to be?

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Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99

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Play Details

Have you ever wanted to disappear? Daniel Hand disappeared, but he left behind some clues: a note, some video artwork, and a school full of conflicting impressions and theories. When Shannon, an aspiring filmmaker, starts shooting a documentary about the enigma of her missing classmate, she learns he was an athlete, honors student, artist, drug user, and perhaps a religious fanatic. Can she believe all the labels the other students are trying to slap on him? Is Daniel, Shannon, or anyone what everyone perceives them to be?

  • Drama
  • |
  • 100 - 120 minutes
  • 5 W, 3 M,  (8-15 actors possible: 5-9 W, 3-6 M)
  • Content Notes: Adult language
  • Set: Minimal, with possible slides or video monitors.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-361-8

Published Reviews

"O'Brien's script isn't exactly an episode of 'Saved by the Bell'...the piece is raw, dark, and uncomfortably close to real life."

Jane Mattingly, The Arts Louisville

Production History

MAY 09, 2025 - MAY 10, 2025
Actors Training Center
Evanston, IL United States
Actors Training CenterEvanston, IL United States
NOV 12, 2021 - NOV 13, 2021
Clover High School
Clover, SC United States
Clover High SchoolClover, SC United States
OCT 27, 2021 - OCT 30, 2021
Green Hope High School
Cary, NC United States
Green Hope High SchoolCary, NC United States
JUN 22, 2021 - JUN 24, 2021
Kwalikum Secondary School
Qualicum Beach, BC Canada
Kwalikum Secondary SchoolQualicum Beach, BC Canada
MAR 20, 2020 - MAR 21, 2020
Huntley High School
Huntley, IL United States
Huntley High SchoolHuntley, IL United States
APR 08, 2019 - APR 10, 2019
Lincoln High School
Stcokton, CA United States
Lincoln High SchoolStcokton, CA United States
APR 02, 2019 - APR 02, 2019
CMS
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
CMSSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
FEB 19, 2019 - FEB 23, 2019
Urban School
San Francisco, CA United States
Urban SchoolSan Francisco, CA United States
NOV 02, 2018 - NOV 04, 2018
Cor Cordium Productions
Los Angeles, CA United States
Cor Cordium ProductionsLos Angeles, CA United States
JAN 20, 2018 - JAN 20, 2018
Urbandale High School Drama Department
Urbandale, IA United States
Urbandale High School Drama DepartmentUrbandale, IA United States
1 of 5
MAY 09, 2025 - MAY 10, 2025
Actors Training Center
Evanston, IL United States
Actors Training CenterEvanston, IL United States
No professional productions.

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