'' columbinus '' is a play written by Stephen Karam and PJ Paparelli , with contributions by Josh Barrett , Sean McNall , Karl Miller , Michael Milligan and Will Rogers , created by the United States Theatre Project . The play looks at issues of alienation , hostility and social pressure in high schools and was suggested by the April 1999 massacre at Columbine High School in Jefferson County , Colorado . The play premiered in Silver Spring , Maryland in 2005 and then Off-Broadway in 2006
April 1999 massacre at Columbine High School
Columbine High School massacre
Columbinus