CAST: 3M, 5F, extras
SET: Interior school sets
TIME: About 30 minutes
Script:
$8.75 each Director’s book: $25.00 each
ROYALTY:
$50 First Performance
$50 Each Additional Performance
SET: Interior school sets
TIME: About 30 minutes
Script:
$8.75 each Director’s book: $25.00 each
ROYALTY:
$50 First Performance
$50 Each Additional Performance
Imagine a world where every teen comes of age by receiving an empty box.
In this unique drama about coping with pressures and expectations from others, Jack is curious when he receives his box as a birthday present. His confusion about the cubed oddity quickly turns to concern when his family, friends, and teachers begin filling his box with their expectations for him. The heavier Jack’s box gets, the more burdened he feels by it — and the more Jack considers following his friend Chris’s lead and throwing his box away. Before Jack casts away his own ambitions to relieve him from the stress of needing to please others, a strong supporting cast of friends helps Jack sort through what matters most and what’s worth holding onto.
Ultimately, Jack comes to understand that his box is filled, not with other people’s expectations for him, but with their hopes, so that he can create his own goals and dreams.
Award-winning playwright Kendra Thomas shows that straight answers are surprisingly hard to come by in this intimate one-act that tackles expectations, empathy, and embracing individuality.
Listen to this short audio trailer
In this unique drama about coping with pressures and expectations from others, Jack is curious when he receives his box as a birthday present. His confusion about the cubed oddity quickly turns to concern when his family, friends, and teachers begin filling his box with their expectations for him. The heavier Jack’s box gets, the more burdened he feels by it — and the more Jack considers following his friend Chris’s lead and throwing his box away. Before Jack casts away his own ambitions to relieve him from the stress of needing to please others, a strong supporting cast of friends helps Jack sort through what matters most and what’s worth holding onto.
Ultimately, Jack comes to understand that his box is filled, not with other people’s expectations for him, but with their hopes, so that he can create his own goals and dreams.
Award-winning playwright Kendra Thomas shows that straight answers are surprisingly hard to come by in this intimate one-act that tackles expectations, empathy, and embracing individuality.
Listen to this short audio trailer
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $25.00 each
Director’s book: $25.00 each
Boxes
Production Photos
MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
WINDSOR, ON CANADA
WINDSOR, ON CANADA
NEW LONDON SPICER SCHOOLS 0345
NEW LONDON, MN
NEW LONDON, MN
MAPLE LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
MAPLE LAKE, MN
MAPLE LAKE, MN
MIDDLETON-CROSS PLAINS AREA SD
MIDDLETON, WI
MIDDLETON, WI
HAWAII PREPARATORY ACADEMY
KAMUELA, HI
KAMUELA, HI
ELEANOR W GRAHAM MS
REXTON, NB CANADA
REXTON, NB CANADA
LOOMIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LOOMIS, NE
LOOMIS, NE
ST JOHN'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
MONCKS CORNER, SC
MONCKS CORNER, SC
NEW BRAUNFELS CHRISTIAN ACAD
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY
SAN JOSE, CA
SAN JOSE, CA
AMANDA MOSS
BRUCE MINES, ON CANADA
BRUCE MINES, ON CANADA
COLORADO SPRINGS CONSERVATORY
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
BELLA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BELLA VISTA, CA
BELLA VISTA, CA
DEBORAH FREEMAN
DENTON, NE
DENTON, NE
BERNARDO HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
SAN DIEGO, CA
SAN DIEGO, CA
SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
BRIGHTON, MI
BRIGHTON, MI
MELISSA HICKEY
CHAPEL HILL, NC
CHAPEL HILL, NC
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
SHENANDOAH JCT, WV
SHENANDOAH JCT, WV
TOOELE HIGH SCHOOL
TOOELE, UT
TOOELE, UT
LENNOX HIGH SCHOOL
LENNOX, SD
LENNOX, SD
WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
CLEVELAND, GA
CLEVELAND, GA
WINONA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
WINONA, MN
WINONA, MN
RUSH CITY SCHOOLS
RUSH CITY, MN
RUSH CITY, MN
RED LAKE CTNY CENTRAL ISD 2906
OKLEE, MN
OKLEE, MN
LENNOX SCHOOL DIST 41-4
LENNOX, SD
LENNOX, SD
MEGAN TIMM
BIG LAKE, MN
BIG LAKE, MN
LYLE PUBLIC SCHOOL
LYLE, MN
LYLE, MN
WESTMOORE HIGH SCHOOL
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
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Hear what directors and critics are saying:
This is a wonderfully written play and a great metaphor. We received great reviews from kids from the other schools. We also took the opporutnity to take a deep dive with our own kids about the meaning of the play, and it was very beneficial to each of them, as well. Don Goodman, Quemado Schools, Quemado, NM
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E-Views deliver a non-printable, complete preview script to your Pioneer library for reading anytime. Click on ORDER THIS TITLE, then select ELECTRONIC PREVIEW SCRIPT. Learn more about creating an E-view library here.
For production: E-Scripts
Our Get It Soon delivery option allows you to download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks within one business day of placing your order. This delivery option is available to schools and organizations with a business address and requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts for your entire cast. It does not require pre-payment of your order and/or royalties.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. As you check out, make sure to specify that your address is a business address so you can select Get It Soon as a DELIVERY OPTION.
IMPORTANT:
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Our Get It Now! delivery option allows you to immediately download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks. This delivery option requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts for your entire cast and pre-payment of your entire order, including royalties.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
- You will receive emailed links to download all ordered parts immediately after your order is submitted. Valid email address is required.
- A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
- All prices are the same whether traditional or digital.
- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on digital materials.
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.