Science Fair

Science Fair by Jeanmarie Williams

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Productions (13)
Comedy
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75 - 90 minutes
1 W,  (1-5 actors possible: 1-5 W, 0-1 M)
Content Notes: Adult language
Set: Various props for a science fair and other locales

Kiki, Marcee, Michelle, Jethro, and Gretchen present their high school science fair projects: a treatise on Social Darwinism, a failed potato clock, the effect of Girl Scout cookie sales tactics on the rural poor, the effect of violin music on broccoli plants, and the hazards of nuclear energy. Twelve years later at the high school reunion, Social Darwinist Kiki is the emcee, and the only one of the original group in attendance -- but we find out, through simultaneous scenes, what has become of her former classmates' lives. Science Fair presents us with five offbeat kids, up close, warts and all, and lets us catch a glimpse of their future trajectory, daring us to take notice where, in most cases, society didn't. The play can be performed with 1 actress, or 5 actresses, or 4 actresses and 1 actor.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

Kiki, Marcee, Michelle, Jethro, and Gretchen present their high school science fair projects: a treatise on Social Darwinism, a failed potato clock, the effect of Girl Scout cookie sales tactics on the rural poor, the effect of violin music on broccoli plants, and the hazards of nuclear energy. Twelve years later at the high school reunion, Social Darwinist Kiki is the emcee, and the only one of the original group in attendance -- but we find out, through simultaneous scenes, what has become of her former classmates' lives. Science Fair presents us with five offbeat kids, up close, warts and all, and lets us catch a glimpse of their future trajectory, daring us to take notice where, in most cases, society didn't. The play can be performed with 1 actress, or 5 actresses, or 4 actresses and 1 actor.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 75 - 90 minutes
  • 1 W,  (1-5 actors possible: 1-5 W, 0-1 M)
  • Content Notes: Adult language
  • Set: Various props for a science fair and other locales

Published Reviews

"Playwright Jeanmarie Williams examines the vagaries of high school in a very funny one-person show... The final scene of lonely and unloved Marcee at her lowest draws titters, but is also the play's most disconcerting moment."

Martin Hernandez, LA Weekly

Production History

JUN 20, 2013 - JUN 20, 2013
Petal High School
Birmingham, Al, MS United States
Petal High School Birmingham, Al, MS United States
MAY 04, 2012 - MAY 05, 2012
North Kansas City High School
North Kansas City, MO United States
North Kansas City High School North Kansas City, MO United States
NOV 12, 2010 - NOV 13, 2010
Kent Place School
Summit, NJ United States
Kent Place School Summit, NJ United States
AUG 07, 2009 - AUG 08, 2009
Seaside Repertory Theatre
Santa Rosa Beach, FL United States
Seaside Repertory Theatre Santa Rosa Beach, FL United States
APR 21, 2006 - APR 23, 2006
Duluth High School
Duluth, GA United States
Duluth High School Duluth, GA United States
OCT 24, 2005 - OCT 26, 2006
Shaw High School
Columbus, GA United States
Shaw High School Columbus, GA United States
JUL 07, 2005 - JUL 07, 2005
First Presbyterian Day School
Macon, GA United States
First Presbyterian Day School Macon, GA United States
JAN 01, 2001 - JAN 31, 2001
Performance Space NBC ("PSNBC"), HERE Arts Center
New York, NY United States
Performance Space NBC ("PSNBC"), HERE Arts Center New York, NY United States
NOV 01, 2000 - NOV 30, 2000
Walleyed Productions, HERE Arts Center
New York, NY United States
Walleyed Productions, HERE Arts Center New York, NY United States
JUN 01, 2000 - JUN 30, 2000
Whitney Library
Las Vegas, NV United States
Whitney Library Las Vegas, NV United States
MAY 01, 2000 - MAY 30, 2000
Kent Place School
Summit, NJ United States
Kent Place School Summit, NJ United States
MAY 01, 2000 - MAY 30, 2000
Hudson Backstage Theatre
Los Angeles, CA United States
Hudson Backstage Theatre Los Angeles, CA United States
MAY 01, 1999 - MAY 30, 1999
LiveArts (Walleyed Productions)
Charlottesville, VA United States
LiveArts (Walleyed Productions) Charlottesville, VA United States
No upcoming productions.
JAN 01, 2001 - JAN 31, 2001
Performance Space NBC ("PSNBC"), HERE Arts Center
New York, NY United States
Performance Space NBC ("PSNBC"), HERE Arts Center New York, NY United States
NOV 01, 2000 - NOV 30, 2000
Walleyed Productions, HERE Arts Center
New York, NY United States
Walleyed Productions, HERE Arts Center New York, NY United States
MAY 01, 2000 - MAY 30, 2000
Hudson Backstage Theatre
Los Angeles, CA United States
Hudson Backstage Theatre Los Angeles, CA United States
MAY 01, 1999 - MAY 30, 1999
LiveArts (Walleyed Productions)
Charlottesville, VA United States
LiveArts (Walleyed Productions) Charlottesville, VA United States

Awards (1)

University of Virginia Raven Society Fellowship (development grant), 1998