Kidnapped By Craigslist
New York, NY
katie
ABOUT THE SHOW/FAQ
About The Show:
Kidnapped by Craigslist is a relevant and unique new comedy that explores the anonymity of the carnival-esque, cult-like phenomenon that is Craigslist. Combining actual postings from the website with scripted material and live music, this one-act play tells the true stories that are locked inside an online community that has shaped and inspired today's internet generation.
Written by Katie Goan
Created by Katie Goan and Nitra Gutierrez
Sold-out, critically acclaimed productions in New York, Los Angeles, Austin and Phoenix!
Contact: Katie@KidnappedByCraigslist.com
Show Stats:
- Kidnapped By Craigslist is a dark comedy in one act.
- It runs approximately 1 hour in length.
- The show can have a cast of as little as 3 actors to as many as you can imagine.
- It can be designed as elaborately or as bare as the producers see fit in terms of set, costumes, lighting and props.
- The show deals with explicit subject matter and is not suitable for kids.
- Frequently Asked Questions:
Is the show a Musical?
No. In the NYC productions, original music was added to the shows and the actors played instruments to serve as transition music and to add to the environment. While there can be musical numbers within the show, it is not a traditional musical. The show can be staged with OR without live music.
Do you provide music for the show along with the rights?
No, but you are welcome and encouraged to create your own original music if you wish.
Are the postings really from Craigslist?
Absolutely. Every single posting in each version of the show came directly from Craigslist.org. Some of the posts have been cut or sliced together, but no posts were added or created by the playwrights.
Is Kidnapped By Craigslist copyrighted?
Yes. It was copyrighted in February of 2008. Publishing pending.
Which cities currently have their own scripts?
New York, Los Angeles and Austin have their own scripts based on postings from those cities.
If I want to produce the show in my city, do I have to pay for a new script to be written that is based on my city?
No. There is a general script that can be produced in any city and contains Craigslist postings from cities all over the country.
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New York, NY
katie
