Debate Debacle by John Cook

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The Prime Minister is getting ready for a televised election debate. However, his sudden change in character to a pleasant, happy-go-lucky fellow has his staff worried and confused . When the PM’s bizarre behaviour gets out of control, and involves Martians, his staff concoct a wild scheme to cancel the debate and get him out of the building. Keywords: debate, Prime Minister, speech, politics, government, Martians, TV, election Debate Debacle was performed by Phoenix Players at the Gladstone Theatre in Ottawa, ON in April 2026 as part of a comedy double bill with Crackers. Genre: ComedyRun time: 30 minutesActs: 1Suitable for students 16+ Cast size: 6 actorsMale roles: 1Female roles: 3Other roles: 2Casting Notes: The role of Mackenzie is currently written for a female. At the discretion of the director the role can be changed to a male. The pronouns in reference to Mackenzie will then need to be adjusted accordingly.The ages of the characters are fluid and could range from mid-thirties to late fifties, early sixties.Reporters #1 and #2 are off stage and may be performed by the same actor asGreta Wildback. Show more