Offside
By James Butler
Age range
13 – 15
Cast size
10 – 15
Approx. running time
Under 30 mins
Gender breakdown
Male: 2+
Female: 11
Female: 11
Setting
Dublin, present day.
Note
Part of the Odd Socks +2, a collection of 3 short plays for all ages.
First performance
First performed by Stage 51 drama school in Knocklyon, Dublin, between 2008 and 2011.
Synopsis
Poor Mark! He is under pressure to study for his upcoming exams. However low confidence levels and a fatalistic attitude threaten to lead him to despair. Of course he has the usual panel of adult coaches and rubber neckers that he can call on. Can they offer the help and encouragement that he craves or is he doomed to be the ‘lowest Mark’ in his class. Or maybe there is a friend out there that he can call on.