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Game Over
Game Over
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Game Over is a powerful play that tells the harrowing true story of teenager Breck Bednar, who was groomed and murdered online by a supposed friend. The play is written in a verbatim style, using the words of Breck's family, friends, and the killer. It is suitable for socially distanced or online performances and deals with the potentially disastrous effects of social media and how to keep safe online. The play has a large cast and multi-roling is possible.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 76 pages
Publication date: 02 July 2020
Publisher: Salamander Street Limited
Game Over is a powerful and harrowing play that tells the true story of teenager Breck Bednar, who was groomed over the internet and brutally murdered on February 17, 2014, by a supposed 'friend that he met online. The play is written in a potent verbatim style, using the words of Breck's family, friends, and the killer himself. It is a shocking but deeply powerful play that delivers a unique 21st-century message.
The play is particularly suitable for socially distanced or online performances in students' own homes, as it can be easily adapted to suit this medium. It is suitable for a wide range of audiences, including Key Stage 3/4, GCSE, BTEC, A-Level, and adult audiences. The play has a total cast of 24 characters, with 8 male, 9 female, and 7 male or female roles. It is suitable for a large cast, and multi-roling is also possible.
The play deals with the potentially disastrous effects of social media and how to keep safe online by recognizing the signs of grooming and exploitation. Vivienne Lafferty, a Trustee of the National Drama, praised the play for its chilling and harrowing tale and for its skillful writing, which uses the words of Breck's family, friends, and his killer to convey the message.
In conclusion, Game Over is a powerful and harrowing play that delivers a unique 21st-century message about the dangers of social media and the importance of recognizing the signs of grooming and exploitation. It is suitable for a wide range of audiences and can be easily adapted for online performances.
Weight: 90g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913630263
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