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Nathan Selinger made his theatre debut in the second grade, playing an old oak tree.



Sunset Johnson by Ed Shockley

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About the Play

Drama.  About 10 minutes.  1 male, 1 female.  Suitable for high school and older. 

Developed at American Concert Theatre (Phila.), Frank Silvera Writers Workshop (N.Y.) and African Continuum Theatre (DC).

Printed Script:  $4.75 (contains special author commentary).  Digital Perusal Script:  $4.00.  Performance Royalties:  $15.00/performance.  Photocopy License:  $10.00 (may only be ordered in conjunction with Performance Royalties).  Forensics License:  $12.50.  Both the Photocopy and Forensics licenses include permission to make copies of the script as necessary for production and competition, respectively.  Professional rights should be negotiated directly with YouthPLAYS at info@youthplays.com.

 


Synopsis

Sunset Johnson is a young black soldier back home in Virginia from World War I. He is hiding in the woods ducking work on his father's farm. He happens upon a young white girl chasing butterflies and also ducking farm work. The two enjoy an innocent, witty and simultaneously dangerous flirtation.

 




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