“I don’t want to be a degenerate."
- Ari (Degenerate)
Degenerate Synopsis
Ari & Gale, both aged 17, skip their classes to share a cigarette. When Ari tries to move on from their toxic friendship, Gale reveals a secret that changes their relationship forever.
Show Information
Degenerate runs about ten minutes and requires two dynamic actors. The play allows for gender-flexible casting, and Orser encourages actors of color to be featured, though it is not a requirement. The show contains themes of self-harm, abuse, and violence.
Other Information
Degenerate was developed at Oakland University under the supervision of Professor Kitty Dubin. It was adapted as a short film in December 2025 as a part of a university lab project under the direction of Adam Rivera.