Debate Debacle by John Cook

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

Genre: Comedy
Run time: 25 minutes
Acts: 1
Suitable for students 16+

Cast size: 6 actors
Male roles: 2
Female roles: 2
Other roles: 2
Casting Notes: 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 as Greta Wildback.