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The Gifted Program
“Carbajal’s humor alternates between lacerating and indulgent, and never slackens.”
– The New Yorker

High School. Racine, Wisconsin. 1986. When funding for their insulated program for the gifted and talented dries up, four nerdy sophomores try to survive a rough and tumble public school.

Outstanding Men’s Monolouges Volume 2
It’s startling to see a monologue from The Gifted Program rub elbows with the likes of: Terrance McNally, Adam Szymcowicz, Mark Schultz, Don DeLillo, Craig Pospisil, David Ives, and Cormac McCarthy!

The Best Men’s Stage Monologues of 2005
Includes a monologue from The Gifted Program, where Doug, a stoner who can’t seem to get used to the harsh Wisconsin winter, tries to rally the troops. I’m proud to be listed among the ranks of Sheila Callaghan, Charles Evered, Stephen Adly Guirgis, and Craig Lucas.

More Scenes and Monologues from the Best New Plays
Features two, count em’ two monologues from The Gifted Program, as well as a scene from my one-act play Portland.