Take Five

Really great, funny play to tackle with students. The cast loved being a small group and were able to collaborate in a very meaningful way as they developed their characters and the story in general. Our favorite comedy to perform in a LONG time!

Sarah Plamann, Hamilton High School, Sussex, Wis.

One of the funniest, most inventive takes on what it is like to put on a show. Outlandish, brash, and exuberant, Take Five leaves the audience with tear-stained cheeks and bellyaches from a half hour of non-stop laughter.

Jason Summers, Hope Players, New Rochelle, NY

This play had everyone laughing from the moment the curtain opened right till it closed.

Leanne Sabey, McGrath Cultural Arts Society, McGrath, AB

Pederson's Take Five was the perfect way to end the district level of the Sears Ontario Drama Festival. The students attending the festival got a chance to experience the catharsis of laughter and identify with the possibility of disasters on the stage.

Cindy Barr, Grenville Christian College, Brockville, Ontario, Canada

This play was a strong ensemble show that gave our actors a chance to stretch their abilities in the comic medium. The audience loved it!

Margaret Thurber, UMS Wright Prep School, Mobile, Ala.

This escalating madcap performance of a 'play gone bad' was delightfully entertaining for both the audience and the actors. The dialogue and minimalist set allowed for each actor to be highly unrestricted in their roles, while the near-constant stage movement makes this one-act very easy to direct for an amateur or novice production.

Kevin Martin, Curtain Call Theater Company, Kirksville, Mo.

The cast of Take Five had great fun with this play. They had the audience in stitches. Because "Greg Baxter" came onto the stage from the audience, those in attendance felt like part of the production. A smashing success with great reviews!!

Betty Gayle Carlson, Ramblers Resort Theatre, Venice, Fla.

Hilarious from beginning to end. Anyone connected with theatre will fall in love with this "play within a play" comedy. A terrific script.

Chris Coker, Roxton I.S.D., Roxton, Texas

Take Five was a huge hit every night! The audiences laughed uproariously, and the kids loved performing it.

Melanie Slabaugh, Hiland High School, Berlin, Ohio

Take Five is a very funny show. Students love the roles. Easy-to-build set, simple to light.

Jeanne Spurlock, McNicholas High School, Cincinnati, Ohio

This is a thoroughly entertaining play. Our audiences have given us many kudos for the wit, timing, and story line in this play-within-a-play! As directors we rate this play with an A+ for a good challenge and many rewards!

Wanda Boon, Allan Composite School, Allan, Saskatchewan, Canada

From the moment Greg Baxter announced his presence in the audience, the audience steeled themselves for surprises. Our audience loved it, calling it our best play ever! Our cast members were very proud of the show.

Linda Henry, McConnellsburg High School, McConnellsburg, Pa.

A great choice for competition. Fast-paced and hilarious.

Bryan Elsey, F.J. McElligott Secondary School, Mattawa, Ontario, Canada

Hilarious! Loved by actors and audiences alike.

Bryan Elsey, F.J. McElligott Secondary School, Mattawa, Ontario, Canada

Wonderful, fun comedy that shows the worst-case scenarios a director, actor and stage hands could encounter. Hilarious scenes throughout that make the audience wonder, "Was that planned?" and "Was that in the script?" Great for all ages and audiences.

Jake Dodge, Kingsland Public Schools, Spring Valley, Minn.

Wonderful show! Vey funny and well scripted. The humor is perfect for a one-act competition! Theatre people find this show funny.

Joshua Mann, STMA High School, St. Michael, Minn.