The Bench

Welcome to the bench, a simple spot just outside the school that’s easy to overlook—unless you sit down. Over time, this unassuming perch becomes the backdrop for extraordinary moments: best friends face fractures in their bond, a friend confides with another about a family issue, a relationship sees one of its final interactions and two students decide to change the course of their lives—all on this one spot. The Bench quietly connects lives, witnessing laughter, heartache, and the unshakable humanity that ties us all together.

Duration: 40 Min
Roles: 7F, 6M (Expandable Cast)
Performance Group: High School, Community Theater
Setting: A bench outside of a school