{"id":857,"date":"2026-04-07T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/?p=857"},"modified":"2026-04-08T08:35:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T08:35:54","slug":"new-digital-play-production-of-bittrichs-brain-sucking-10-minute-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/new-digital-play-production-of-bittrichs-brain-sucking-10-minute-play\/","title":{"rendered":"New \u201cDigital Play Production\u201d of Bittrich\u2019s \u2013 BRAIN SUCKING \u2013 10-Minute Play"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This is a new &#8220;<strong>Digital Play Production<\/strong>&#8221; of one of my most popular short plays for high schools, colleges, and community theater &#8212; <em>BRAIN SUCKING.<\/em>  In the stage version, one character, Greeley, tells a massive tall tale to his friend, Ed.  In the &#8220;<strong>Digital Play Production<\/strong>&#8221; version (below), we&#8217;re able to <em><strong>fly off stage <\/strong><\/em>and <strong><em>open up <\/em><\/strong>into the wild imagination of Greeley.  Give it a watch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BRAIN SUCKING by Stephen Bittrich - Short Plays for High Schools - 10 Minute Plays - One-Acts Sci-Fi\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Nsdme-ns__E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE PLAY:<\/strong><br><em>BRAIN SUCKING<\/em> is a 10-minute Southern style (Texas style!) comedy that is a favorite for UIL One-Act competitions, Student Theater Directors, College Students, Thespian Festivals, and Community Theater showcases of One-Acts.  Whether you are searching for competition monologues (there are a few good monologues in this one), or engaging ten-minute plays for the classroom, this script delivers colorful comedic dialogue that audiences love.<br><br> \ud83c\udfad To read the short play, <em>BRAIN SUCKING<\/em>, for free: <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/plays\/oneacts\/BrainSucking_10MinutePlay.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/plays\/oneacts\/BrainSucking_10MinutePlay.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: YOU MUST HAVE PERMISSION AND PAY A MODEST LICENSING FEE TO PERFORM THESE PLAYS<\/strong><br><br>\ud83c\udf4e<strong> EDUCATORS:<\/strong><br>This script is free for in-class study. \ud83c\udfad <strong>PERFORMANCES:<\/strong> A modest licensing fee is required for any performance in front of any audience beyond the classroom (including school assemblies, festivals, or filmed productions), <em>whether or not admission is charged<\/em>. \ud83d\udce9 QUESTIONS? I love hearing from students (and teachers)! Email me for a PDF perusal script or to ask about the world of <em>BRAIN SUCKING<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To contact Stephen:&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/contactstephen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/contactstephen.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE PLAY:<\/strong><br>Flexible Casting (Non-Traditional Casting Encouraged): Perfect for a 2 person ensemble cast.<br><br><strong>MINIMAL SET:<\/strong><br>Can be performed with just a couple of lawn chairs and a little table.<br><br><strong>COMPETITION READY:<\/strong><br>Fits perfectly within the time limits for short play festivals and forensics categories.<br><br><strong>SYNOPSIS:<\/strong><br><em>Brain Sucking&nbsp;<\/em>takes place on a back porch in South Texas. Greeley recounts his tall tale of being abducted by a brain sucking alien to his best friend, Ed, while also revealing some rather questionable recent behavior toward his fianc\u00e9e. Think <em>Greater Tuna<\/em> vibes.<br><br>\u2764\ufe0f Drama Teachers love this script. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photos from just a handful of the numerous productions of <em>BRAIN SUCKING<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Brain_Suckiing_Short_Play_by_Stephen_Bittrich_performances.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Brain_Suckiing_Short_Play_by_Stephen_Bittrich_performances.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Brain_Suckiing_Short_Play_by_Stephen_Bittrich_performances.jpg 780w, https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Brain_Suckiing_Short_Play_by_Stephen_Bittrich_performances-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Brain_Suckiing_Short_Play_by_Stephen_Bittrich_performances-768x544.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>BRAIN SUCKING <\/em>was expanded into a full-length script titled <em>HOME OF THE GREAT PECAN<\/em>, which is handled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwayplaypublishing.com\/the-plays\/home-of-the-great-pecan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Broadway Play Publishing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwayplaypublishing.com\/the-plays\/home-of-the-great-pecan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Home-of-the-Great-Pecan-a-Texas-Comedy-Play-by-Stephen-Bittrich.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Home-of-the-Great-Pecan-a-Texas-Comedy-Play-by-Stephen-Bittrich.png 375w, https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Home-of-the-Great-Pecan-a-Texas-Comedy-Play-by-Stephen-Bittrich-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>CREDITS FOR THE DIGITAL PLAY PRODUCTION:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Both characters were vocally performed by Stephen Bittrich<\/strong><br><strong>using Elevenlabs.io tools to change vocal timbre<\/strong>.<br>Character images were created usingOpenArt.ai, Midjourney.com and LTX.studio<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The 10-minute play \u201c<strong>BRAIN SUCKING<\/strong>\u201d was written by<br><strong>Stephen Bittrich<\/strong><br>and originally performed at<br>Actor\u2019s Theatre of Louisville in the Victor Jory Theatre<br>with the following Cast &amp; Crew:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">William McNulty<br>Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Dustin Longstreth<\/em><br><em>The Original \u201cGreeley\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Eric Shephard<\/em><br><em>The Original \u201cEd\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u201c<strong>BRAIN SUCKING<\/strong>\u201d<br>was expanded into a full-length play called<br><strong>\u201cHOME OF THE GREAT PECAN&#8221;<\/strong><br>which can be licensed through Broadway Play Publishing<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.BroadwayPlayPublishing.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.BroadwayPlayPublishing.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.BroadwayPlayPublishing.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The World Premiere of <strong>\u201cHOME OF THE GREAT PECAN&#8221;<\/strong><br>was produced by The Drilling Company Theater<br>with a cast of 16 company members<br>(<em>The play may be done with 4 actors or as many as 21 actors<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Hamilton Clancy<br>Artistic Director and Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.HomeoftheGreatPecan.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.HomeoftheGreatPecan.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.HomeoftheGreatPecan.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BRAIN-SUCKING-POSTER-short-play-for-high-schools-by-Stephen-Bittrich-VERTICAL.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BRAIN-SUCKING-POSTER-short-play-for-high-schools-by-Stephen-Bittrich-VERTICAL-765x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BRAIN-SUCKING-POSTER-short-play-for-high-schools-by-Stephen-Bittrich-VERTICAL-765x1024.jpg 765w, https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BRAIN-SUCKING-POSTER-short-play-for-high-schools-by-Stephen-Bittrich-VERTICAL-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BRAIN-SUCKING-POSTER-short-play-for-high-schools-by-Stephen-Bittrich-VERTICAL-768x1028.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BRAIN-SUCKING-POSTER-short-play-for-high-schools-by-Stephen-Bittrich-VERTICAL-1147x1536.jpg 1147w, https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/stephenbittrichblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BRAIN-SUCKING-POSTER-short-play-for-high-schools-by-Stephen-Bittrich-VERTICAL.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT:<\/strong><br>Stephen Bittrich&#8217;s first play was a 30-minute STAR TREK tribute in junior high school where he penned himself into the starring role of Captain Kirk. For over a decade and a half he worked primarily with The Drilling Company Theater <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drillingcompany.org\/history\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/drillingcompany.org\/history<\/a> on the Upper West Side of Manhattan where many of his plays were produced. Excerpts from his writings and other interesting tidbits may be found on his website: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/plays\/BittrichOneAct.html\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/stephenbittrich.com\/plays\/BittrichOneAct.html<\/a><em>. HOME OF THE GREAT PECAN<\/em> is a full-length comedy handled by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.BroadwayPlayPublishing.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.BroadwayPlayPublishing.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.BroadwayPlayPublishing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other published plays include BRAIN SUCKING (DRAMATICS MAGAZINE, 1995), DUTY HONOR COUNTRY (New York Theatre Experience, 2005), THE PROPOSAL (Smith and Kraus, 2006), HOLE (Smith and Kraus, 2011) \u2014 as well as monologues and scenes in BEST MEN&#8217;S STAGE MONOLOGUES 2005, BEST WOMEN&#8217;S STAGE MONOLOGUES AND SCENES 2012, and BEST MEN&#8217;S STAGE MONOLOGUES AND SCENES 2012 (Smith and Kraus, 2005, 2012).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a new &#8220;Digital Play Production&#8221; of one of my most popular short plays for high schools, colleges, and community theater &#8212; BRAIN SUCKING. 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