WINTER BREAK
Nineteen teenagers navigate friendships, breakups, loss, and the transition to adulthood on the first night of their winter vacation, exploring themes of identity and growing up with a mix of humor and poignancy. The play was commissioned by the Educational Theatre Association and is the first in a cycle that includes the companion play Spring Break and the upcoming Summer Break and Final Break.
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World Premiere Oakton High School
Directed by Abby Cortez, Camila Martinez, Steven Labovitz
Filmed and Edited by Steven Labovitz
Jackson Smith as Andy, Joshua Lemons as Corey
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
(there is total flexibility with casting in terms of gender)
​BRETT: Sophomore. Very smart. Socially awkward. The kind of in- trovert who, in trying to disappear, is even more visible and suffers at the hands of and by the taunts from others for it. A loner by choice.
CHARLIE: Freshman. An introverted extrovert. Socially awkward but working on it. Is eager to make friends and to connect with others but it doesn’t always work out. A loner, not by choice
PI: Senior. Bold. Hates the status quo. Numerous piercings and henna patterns that will switch to tattoos once away from the par- ents, which is a move that can’t happen soon enough. Never has to worry about what something costs.
KRYS: Sophomore. Plays a lot of sports, hoping one of them will bring a scholarship. Has a lot of friends but avoids inviting any of them over to the house. Always has to worry about what something costs.
KAI: Freshman. A Star Wars superfan. Cam’s best friend.
CAM: Freshman. A hard-core retrogamer. A philosopher without knowing it. Thinks they’re Kai’s best friend. Struggling with a lot of feelings and desires.
RICKY: Freshman. Popular. From the outside appears to have a perfect life but things are much different behind closed doors. Music is an escape.​
​AJ: Sophomore. A great singer. An activist. Trustworthy.
​JULES: Junior. Jewish. Struggling with loss. Has a complicated re- lationship with food.
TY: Junior. A great friend.
QUINN: Junior. A great friend but will call you out when needed.​
CODY: Senior. Uncomplicated: food, sleep, sports, and friends equal happiness.
SAM: Junior. Has known Dylan and Finn since they were all children. Finds the unknown thrilling.​
DYLAN: Junior. Has known Sam and Finn since they were all children. Finds the unknown terrifying.
​FINN: Junior. Has known Sam and Dylan since they were all children. Finds the unknown questionable.
​ANDY: Junior. Top of the class. An Athlete, a leader, but in Corey’s shadow. Ready for change.
​COREY: Senior. A great high school athlete. Very popular. High school has been pretty great. High school will end soon.
​FRANKIE: Senior. An excellent student. An excellent friend. Very ready to graduate. And even more ready to change the world.
​​JESSE: Senior. An excellent friend. Dealing with loss. Needs a break from school. Itching to see the world.