Life, Off Book

Life, Off Book

by Scott Giessler


Ophelia and Jeb have a relationship that's like a well-built theatre set. It looks great on the outside, but an empty shell on the inside. Ophelia is a phenomenal dancer and actress who's constantly afraid. Jeb is Ophelia’s mild mannered fake boyfriend who is also a closeted gay man. What happens when they have to tear themselves away from the script and live life off book?


This show has flexible cast with great opportunities for ensemble work, dancers and musicians. Don't have those? It can also be performed minimally.


Characters: 18 [5 Men, 3 Women, 10 Either, Plus ensemble]


About 35 minutes

18 [5M+3W+10 Either, Plus ensemble]

Simple set

Drama Character Study, Movement-based


What happens when Ophelia and Jeb have to tear themselves away from the script and live life off book?