Tue 9 Mar 2004
[Update: Those looking for the play’s script can grab a copy via Wikipedia.]
I was at the local Blockbuster this past weekend picking out a movie and, completely by chance, came across a movie called “Bang Bang You’re Dead“. It was a made-for-TV movie on Showtime that was inspired by a play called “Bang Bang You’re Dead”, which was inspired by the various school shootings from a few years back (eg, Columbine, Paducah, etc).
The movie was great and really gave viewers a sense of the hopelessness many teenagers face growing up. Also, it serves as a good lesson in trying to get at the heart of problem rather than just jumping to false conclusions… Anyway, I won’t go into it too much - you’ll have to watch the movie :)
But, in part, it demonstrates that the hysteria/scapegoating of violence in games is time wasted. It is nice to see that some parents are starting to agree…
Finally, in related news, GameSpot has a huge feature on controversy in games titled “When Two Tribes Go to War: A History of Video Game Controversy“.
April 6th, 2005 at 5:38 am
I’m a Theatre Director in the UK and I’m trying to find the script for the play Bang Bang You’re Dead. The webpage will not display and I was wondering if anyone could help me?
Thank you
June 1st, 2005 at 7:01 pm
I direct shows in both schools and theatre in New Zealand and I am also trying to find the script for “Bang Bang You’re Dead” any assistance would be recieved gratefully.
June 11th, 2005 at 9:48 pm
Hey, I’m trying to do Bang Bang You’re Dead in my school in America. I found the script at http://www.ribbonofpromise.org/PDF/BBYD_Script.pdf
I hope this helps
June 12th, 2005 at 12:23 am
I found a site for the script (:
Go here: http://www.ribbonofpromise.org/PDF/BBYD_Script.pdf
And when a popup thing comes, then save it somewhere then open it back up. =D
Byes! Hope I helped.
June 12th, 2005 at 8:34 pm
im trying to find the script so may be i could posably put on this play for my school to show how searious this issue is a
June 28th, 2005 at 2:08 am
Please I have been trying to get a hold of the scrpit, but am unable to open it and have it not be in code, if anyone can help me i would really appriciate it. thank you
July 4th, 2005 at 1:24 pm
OMG! i can’t belive i found it!
Amanda Shuknecht - u help my soul!
i want to run it where im living. thank u so much!
July 6th, 2005 at 9:31 pm
does ne 1 kno what the song at the end is called
July 7th, 2005 at 12:20 pm
Hello everyone,
I was/am thinking of doing this play in my school next year. (I have to in at least grade 11 to be able to mount a play). And i was wondering if anyone knows where i could get the name of the playwrite. I can’t seem to find it. http://www.bangbangyouredead.com dosen’t seem to work. The other link does though. How ever it just has the script, not the playwrite or anyone else from the origional play for that matter.
you’re time is appreciated. Feel free to e-mail me at shebathecool@hotmail.com
July 24th, 2005 at 9:34 pm
hi, i’m from argentina, so, i’m sorry if i can’t write as good as you, but i’m learning.I want to download the play bang, bang, you’re dead, but i can’t find it, and http://www.bangbangyouredead.com dosen’t seem to work, so if someone knows were i can find it, and send me an email, i would appreciate it
July 27th, 2005 at 11:00 pm
the playwrite is called William Mastrosimone.
Thanks a lot for the scripts, I’m trying to get this play in my school in Uruguay.
anyways thanks :D!
August 4th, 2005 at 2:20 pm
Hi! I also can’t find “bang, bang…” because the home page dosen’t work. Where could i download the scrip? Thanks
August 6th, 2005 at 4:30 pm
pleaseeeeeeee does anyone know the name of the song in the end of the movie???
really importantttttttt!
August 9th, 2005 at 8:00 pm
The name of the song playing at the end of bang bang, You’re Dead is “Runaway Train” by Oleander, and can be found on the soundtrack to the film Joyride.
August 13th, 2005 at 7:43 am
actually the song’s authors are Soul Asylum… runaway train…
August 13th, 2005 at 9:05 pm
Hi all, does anybody know were i can find the movie? Ive looked all over the place but none of the stores i visit dont seems to have the movie!
The only time i see it availabe is online, but i would like to buy it from somewere OTHER that online. Is it even availble in sotres? if yes please tell me e-mail me at hassassion@yahoo.com
THANK YOU.
August 16th, 2005 at 1:57 am
how can i download the play?
i lurve it! rockiin!!
August 16th, 2005 at 3:03 am
hey i’ve watched the movie and i think it’s really good. could anyone here can tell where can i download the copy of the play? thanks.
August 19th, 2005 at 2:42 am
hai!!! i would love to have a copy of the script too… does anyone have a copy? it’s really important… super tnx!!!
August 20th, 2005 at 11:11 pm
Does anyone know where i can get all the songs from the movie. I really like all them songs and I cant seem to find them. If anyone could find them for me i would greatly appreciate it. If you do happen to find it email it to me. Thanx a bunch
August 22nd, 2005 at 12:11 am
hey
just saw the movie… its great, does anyone know where i could get a list of all the songs in it?
thanx
August 22nd, 2005 at 1:56 pm
Hi, I’m from Bangkok, Thailand. I love the movie so much and I can’t find the scripts anywhere. Thanks for the url. I hope that the script and the play that I’m going to hold can solve the teenager problem in Bangkok. Thank you everyone!
August 22nd, 2005 at 9:25 pm
Could someone send the script to me I need it for school. and when I save it and open it the text comes out pissed off computer talk. so if anyone could get it to me by thursday I would be very greatful. Laterz
Wolfie WolfieDrako99@gmail.com
August 23rd, 2005 at 3:57 am
Pls. help me find the script of the play bang bang you’re dead. i need it for our school play. please help me.Pls. e-mail me @ an2nie_29@ yahoo.com Tnx and God Bless
August 27th, 2005 at 6:33 am
If anyone want’s the script for the play, e-mail me at valexiev@gmail.com, an i will send you the file. It is a 68 pages *.pdf file.
August 29th, 2005 at 5:06 am
Hi, just watched the movie this weekend. It’s great. Can somebody please send me the script? Help. catherine0_o33@yahoo.com Help.
September 6th, 2005 at 1:01 am
Hai!!!
I love this movie, but I couldn’t find it in Indonesia.. Is anybody know where I can find it or copy the movie???? I really want to buy it. Is the vcd available in Indonesia???? If you have the information, please send me an email to Rima_greloph@yahoo.com… Thx a lot!!!
September 9th, 2005 at 4:26 pm
bang bang is inspearational. tell wat skool, and i will HAND DELIVER you the script
September 10th, 2005 at 7:53 am
hey i do the play in israel…i just want to say to u thx for the script u had her….its good…
September 10th, 2005 at 9:33 am
hi all..
all i want to say is that ive got the script of the movie as a pdf file and if anyone wants it, then just feel free to ask.
thank you.
September 10th, 2005 at 10:21 pm
Please help! I would really really like a copy of this script! I tried to download the pdf file but I have NO IDEA how to open it up as words and not… a whole bunch of code nonsense. Could someone ple~ase email me the script, like with words? Or tell me how to get it to open in a language I understand O.o It would be much appreciated! It’s such a great play/movie!
Thank you!
September 12th, 2005 at 10:50 pm
I now have the script. Thank you Jason! I can’t wait to do this for English!
September 20th, 2005 at 11:38 am
You can find the script and all production rights. It is free, but they have a production form to fill out, at the following site. This is William Mastrosimon’s script site.
http://www.icarusplays.com
enjoy,
Dave
September 24th, 2005 at 4:04 am
God i saw the film its really awsome………… its really freaks me out….. i was like crying when josh videos was found by police n they were watching, his parents his teachers police n principal…….. this film really means alot………. but im woundering in the end of the film they said you can download the copy of threater play video from website……. n 100,000 people already downloaded it from the web after 1999……. but i can’t find it….. n i loved to download it……… im searching for tht video… if somebody already had it…… then plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz contact me…….. or if i got then ill poste it here……..
peace out guys………….
September 25th, 2005 at 4:01 pm
I want that movie .. i wanna download it.. but I CANT FIND IT !! Can somebody tell me were i can download it .. or if you have the movie can i copy it from ya ?
September 26th, 2005 at 2:44 pm
Hello!! I´m from Argentina, sory if me handwriting is not well. I see the film and i loved it and now i wont to play it in my country becouse here we to have this tape of problems, this year in one school dead 6 students; it´s horrible. Please if someone have the script in spanish contact me at tutodan@gmail.com so can speak and hive it to me, becouse translate all the script is much for me and it will lost thath point that it have! Thanks and Bye
September 26th, 2005 at 3:01 pm
Hi,
For those that asked, the SONG at the END of the movie is called:
“Runaway Train” Oleander
(It is not the Soul Asylum song, although that is brilliant as well)
The movie is very beautiful.
September 29th, 2005 at 4:13 am
hi i have only seen the movie but loved it. i am still looking for the script (i cant find it anywhere) ad i what to get my drama teacher to let us do it for the year 10 drama next year. i think it ould be an amazeing play and would get people thinking. a ‘very well done’ to the author.
September 29th, 2005 at 5:00 pm
Hi all, I’m Felipe from Bogotá,Colombia; and I really enjoy this film. teaches us the terrible reality and the social injustice of our public and private schools.
I’m trying to downloud de script to play in my school to show this public problem of owr society
Olá, sou Felipe da Colômbia e gostei demais do filme.
ensina a terriível injustiça social de nossas escolas públicas e privadas.
estou tentando baixar o script pra mostrar em minha escola. adeus….
October 4th, 2005 at 2:49 am
I would like to know the names of all the songs in the movie. I really like them. They don’t even have the music credits at the end of the film. If anyone knows where I can get the names of the songs, e-mail me PLEASE!!! thanks!
October 13th, 2005 at 6:35 pm
Does ne1 have a script in Wordpad or .txt form? I can’t open the Adobe version and can’t seem to download Acrobat Reader.
October 15th, 2005 at 12:38 am
Hi, i saw this movie once, and i think it’s awesome. The music is so cool, so i really want to know how i cant get it? or at least the names of the songs.
Bye
October 16th, 2005 at 10:35 am
i reallyyyyyyy need that script for school
and that bbyd link or whatever isnt working for me
someone please send it to my email
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!
thanks
-steph
October 16th, 2005 at 8:58 pm
Hi everyone… the movie is great I´ve seen it a couple of times and I keep finding it fasinating. Is not just the film but the effect it has had on people all around the world. Way to go… I´m from Argentina, if anyone knows where I can download the play (even if it is kazaa or emule) please, please drop a line. Thanks.
October 17th, 2005 at 7:33 am
hi! i’m from Argentina.. can someone tell or send me the url 4 download the all movie? plz! thx! =D peace
October 19th, 2005 at 11:02 am
please i am looking but i can’t find it so if somebody knows how i can find it please help me thank u
October 27th, 2005 at 11:29 am
hey i own the movie but like many of the ppl here have said they dont list the songs in the credits. ive been looking for them for since the movie came out. if someone could plz email me the list of names it would be greatly appreciated. thx a million
October 28th, 2005 at 10:10 pm
this is a great,amazing film and helpful for depressed teenagers and inspiring for actors, directors, screenwriters and media students and anyone else in that area plus it’s an amazing watch, great acting, great script, great timing, great production, great use of imagery. even though it was made in 2002 i only watched it a few weeks ago so it is my film of the year, but don’t take my word for it watch it for yourself
October 30th, 2005 at 12:11 am
I have been trying to find a download of the actual play (not the script) but the web site that I saw at the end of the movie of Bang Bang Youre Dead is not valid anymore. Can someone help me? PLEASE!!!! If anyone knows of a way to find it,please email me at SierenH@aol.com.
November 3rd, 2005 at 4:47 pm
The official site for the play is back online again after a year. Check it out at http://bangbangyouredead.com/
October 15th, 2006 at 5:07 pm
i want to the donwload the play of bang bang youre dead but i dont know how. where could i donwload it?
October 21st, 2006 at 12:49 pm
Hello,
I am an English teacher and I live in Brazil.
I would like very much to have the script of BANG BANG YOU’RE DEAD to present at my school( both English and PORTUGUESE)because it has been necessary here.
Thanks
October 23rd, 2006 at 9:34 am
I found the play on http://www.bangbangyouredead.com/download_1.html
You may either download for reading or to perform on this site.
May 21st, 2007 at 4:25 pm
can any one help me plz. I’ a director in uk wanting to this play in the all england one act play festival, but it charges admission to see the plays. can any one help me with the info of the production company that holds the licence for the play
June 12th, 2007 at 5:37 pm
Hello,
I am Swedish but living in Costa Rica.
Does anybody know where to find the script in Spanish?
If you know it please mail me at perimo44@gmail.com
Thanks,
Per
Hola,
Soy sueco pero vivo en Costa Rica.
Si alguien sabe donde encontrar la obra (script) en español por favor mande me el enlace a perimo44@gmail.com
Muchas gracias,
Per
June 12th, 2007 at 10:41 pm
hello,
Iwould like too know if anybody knows how to get a video of the play I dont want the script
July 21st, 2007 at 9:13 am
I’m doing the play but i don’t have an idea how to make the billboard for the play
Does anyone have any pics for it?
please contact me :
sasha@nacevski.gmail.com
PLEASE
August 5th, 2007 at 4:23 am
hi, i want to watch the movie, or the play, can someone please tell me where to find it online for free. thanks
August 24th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
hello!!!
i am from Montenegro.
Just wanna say that this is the best movie i have ever watched. i found script, i am ging to translate it on montenegrian, because want to perform it. Cant wait!
bue!
zomir@cg.yu
August 25th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Hey!
I´m from Mexico. I just saw the movie and… oh my god, it was excellent, it make me feel al the sadness and anger of Trevor. Is awesome. Me and my class almost cry… amazing, I can´t say anything else u_u
September 29th, 2007 at 1:31 am
if anyone on here knows were i can download the actual performance from 1999, that would b great! PLZ som1 help!!
October 1st, 2007 at 7:04 pm
today we had an all school movie and we watched “Bang Bang You’re Dead” we have been trying to watch this movie for about a year now but it was always getting cancled b/c of varius things like busy scheduals and the VT shootings but finally we watched it today and as a student I would like to say that it is a very touching movie and I would LOVE to do the play but I just thought you all should know whether you think your students are paying atenttion or not it will reach out to some one
November 8th, 2007 at 5:48 pm
hi, can anyone tell me the name of the song playing in the backround during the scene where Trevor is driving in the car with the trogs and they are talking about the play that he’s doing? It’s something about getting to heaven? Thanks a lot
November 10th, 2007 at 7:26 am
Well, I asked my boyfriend for help and he had actually found the script, though I hope it’s the right play. I’ve also put it up on Wikipedia, but here’s the link:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/90991/Bang-Bang-Youre-Dead
November 11th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
I’m from Mexico and i wanted to know if anybody knows where i can find the script in spanish?? i need it for a theater class, but the teacher and some of the students don’t know english!
please send a mail to 2202.ibo07@gmail.com
thanks!
February 6th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
I’m playing the role of “Katie” in my High School’s production of “Bang, Bang, You’re Dead”. It is difficult hearing and reading about these shootings, but when you’re pretending to be a murdered student, it is very hard. But Bang Bang You’re Dead is an amazing production that helps create realization of teen violence. I beleive that metal detectors won’t stop school shootings. There are better ways to prevent shootings.
February 20th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
hey, i’m from colombia and i’m looking for the script in spanish! if u have it or u know a website where i can find it, could u please send it to me to memelex@hotmail.com
thanks a lot
February 27th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Dear All,
Greetings! I am Leal Rodriguez from the UN school here in NY and I am doing a research project Bang Bang You’re Dead. I was wondering if any if you could share your experiences while being a part of this play. Also, if you directed the play or know someone who directed it, could you please share some directorial tips? Tips like what techniques you used to prepare for this performance.
Or perhaps someone could give me e-mails of whoever can help me with their experiences about being in this play.
My email is dememorir@yahoo.co.uk
Much thanks,
Leal
March 30th, 2008 at 3:01 am
Hey everyone, my name’s Richard and Im a senior at Haltom HS in Haltom City, TX. Another student and myself are directing the show at the high school on Apr. 19 and 20, so anyone interested in seeing it performed live is more than welcome to come.
Email me for more info.
tcufrog115@yahoo.com
As of now, tickets are $7.
Thanks!
-richard.
April 28th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Hi everybody!
My name is Juanjo and im a peruvian student. I saw this play’s movie and I wanted to find the script’s original translation to spanish. Unfortunately, I dont know how to comunicate to the official web’s webmaster, so if anyone knows were i can find the translation or how to comunicate with the webmaster to ask for one, send the answer to my email:
jose_teyler92@hotmail.com
Thanks a lot!!
Juanjo