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  Jean Koppen, Playwright

Plays

JEAN'S PLAYS AVAILABLE THROUGH NEW PLAY EXCHANGE


​Full-length plays

Unprotected
Cast: 6
Genre: drama
​full-length
A seemingly small incident among teenagers at a local high school unearths deep wounds among family members about the legacy of abuse and the subtle subjugation of women. Unprotected is a modern-day drama in which a mother and her teenage daughter confront sexual assault and the vulnerability they face as women.
2018 Trustus Playwrights' Festival Finalist
The Best Worst That Can Happen
Cast: 4
Genre: comedy, drama
​full-length
Joanna is worried about her mother's failing memory. Margie is concerned about her daughter's career and love life. In truth, both are terrified about how they will handle the worst that can happen - Margie contracting Alzheimer's Disease. When an unlikely new housemate enters their lives and his movie producer brother pays an unexpected visit, both Margie and Joanna discover the best that can happen in the worst situation.
Black Hole
Cast: 6
Genre: drama
​full-length
In the wake of her mother's death, Jane confronts her father about his hoarding problem while also attempting to reconcile with her estranged brother and his family - creating tension in her own marriage. After multiple losses, Jane finds solace in the objects her parents valued.

One-act plays

Housekeeping
Cast: 3
Genre: comedy, drama
one-act
While cleaning a wealthy client’s home, three house cleaners make a surprise discovery and disagree over what course of action to take. ​
Final Assignment
Cast: 2
Genre: sci-fi, drama
one-act
A woman is visited by a human-like android claiming to be her daughter, the daughter she never had.

Ten-minute plays

Got a Light?
Cast: 2
Genre: comedy
10 minute
Joan of Arc at the stake argues for her life as a modern day feminist. ​
The Aloha Life
Cast 2
Genre: romantic comedy
10 minute
A couple vacationing in Hawaii are surprised by an unexpected missile alert.
Slight Delay
Cast: 3
Genre: comedy
10 minute
Ever have a flight delayed or cancelled? Then you know the frustration Passenger feels when confronted with an Attendant who just doesn't seem to get it. Even the airline announcements seem part of the conspiracy!
Capsmittment
Cast: 2 
Genre: comedy
10 minute
Two hockey friends discuss whether they are ready for the commitment of season tickets. (note: a "clean" version without swearing is also available)
2012 Active Culture's Sportaculture play contest winner
The Delivery
Cast: 2
Genre: drama, mystical
10 minute
The delivery of an unusual package results in a fantastical, and emotional, connection between the deliverer and the recipient.
Wearing White After Labor Day (and other acts of terrorism)
Cast: 2
Genre: comedy
10 minute
When Jenny’s mother Merrill arrives for their weekly lunch date, their usual bickering takes a turn neither suspects.
Married Bliss
Cast: 2
Genre: dark comedy
10 minute
A couple discuss hypothetical infidelity.
Monologues
The Lesson
A teacher has a difficult lesson for her students, and for herself.
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