Description:
Clinically Un-Depressed - A Contemporary Comedy Play Script That Sparks Laughter, Connection, and Reflection
Audiences don't just love this play-they bring others to experience it.
"This is the play the world needs right now. There's a reason this is the only play we've ever done twice."
- John Daniels, Jr., Director of Playhouse Smithville
Clinically Un-Depressed is a funny, character-driven dramatic comedy that avoids preachy messaging while landing emotional punches. It's ideal for directors seeking a two-act play script with a flexible medium cast and strong ensemble roles.
The story follows Cole Black, a boy with a rare neurological condition: he's incapable of sadness or anger. Told through the eyes of grizzled Vietnam veteran Millard Anderson, Cole's presence quietly transforms an entire neighborhood. The school bully softens. The uptight girl opens up. The grumpy old man finds meaning. And a father locked in cycles of emotional abuse faces the quiet challenge of a son who simply won't respond the way he's used to.
At its core, this contemporary comedy play is about the ripple effect of emotional honesty. Audiences leave laughing-and looking at their place in the world a little differently.
If this sounds like the kind of story your community needs, don't overthink logistics. Let's talk. Getting it in front of people is what matters most-and we will make that happen.