“I liked this play. It was ballsy, with purposely long monologues that commit more to the concept of being written by a fourth grader than to entertaining the audience. Sometimes that style gets in the way of substance but there were some truly heart stabbing-moments played well, in particular by Conor Wylie. The rest of the cast was great too, including Emilie Leclerc as the cool girl’s best friend who is more than a little off kilter (a good archetype that isn’t used enough). The final drop of blood from the bucket tied to the roof was a perfectly executed punctuation mark. Like Nickelodeon slime”
The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed Love-Suicide
By Sean Graney
Directed by Marie Farsi
Produced by Rumble Theatre
Featuring Aaron Holt, Emilie Leclerc, Julie Leung, Samantha Rose Richard, Sarah Roa, Naomi Vogt and Conor Wylie
When ten-year-old Johnny shoots himself, he leaves behind a play as a suicide note. What follows is a darkly hilarious story of love, betrayal, and revenge worthy of the Greeks – performed by Johnny’s fourth grade classmates.
Sean Graney is a multiple award-winning playwright and director from Chicago.
Creative Team
Production Designer: Jessica Oostergo
Lighting Designer: Brett Willis
Sound Designer: Julie Casselman
Stage Manager: Kate Prefontaine
Assistant Stage Manager: Monica Emme
Set and Props Builder: Triane Tambay
Apprentice Technical Director: Corwin Ferguson