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One Act Plays


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Within the Shadows

Product Code: W76000

One-act Play
Recommended For: High School | College Theatre
Cast Size: 1m., 1w.

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Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

Steven and Sandra, exceptionally close friends who spent four wonderful years in college together, are seeing one another for the first time in a year, but Sean, Steven's closest friend and Sandra's fianc

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Next Door

Adapted by David Cooperman from the story by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

Product Code: N23000

One-act Play
Cast Size: 6m., 4w. (doubling possible.)

Approx. Run Time: 25 min.

Before the film Home Alone there was Vonnegut's Next Door. It's a story of Paul Leonard, a nine-year-old boy left at home to deal with his immature big brother, Joe. Paul also must contend with the constant fighting of the Hargers, his next-door neighbors. When Joe abandons Paul, the Hargers get in a near murderous fight that only the boy can prevent. Paul calls for the help of All-Night Sam, the Hargers favorite radio host. All-Night Sam comes to the rescue, but Paul has wrongly assumed that Mr. Harger is fighting with his wife, creating a comically frightful situation.

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Afternoon at Tavern MacTavish

Book by Frances A. Hogg. Adaptation by John Tissot.

Product Code: AG4000

One-act Play
Recommended For: College Theatre | Professional Theatre
Cast Size: 3m., 2w., extras.

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Approx. Run Time: 25 min.

A family of tourists visits a local tavern in Scotland, enjoying the hospitality of an enterprising owner and his wife.

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The Oldest Story Ever Told

Product Code: O79000

One-act Play
Recommended For: Elementary School | Middle School
Cast Size: 2m., 2w., with doubling or up to 15 (5m., 10w.) with roles distributed.

Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

All of the beloved and familiar elements of the Cinderella are here, but with highly theatrical variations representing the different cultures of Africa, India and China.

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The Tailor

Product Code: TQ3000

One-act Play
Recommended For: Middle School | High School | Touring Group
Cast Size: 3m., 5w.

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Approx. Run Time: 35 min.

A beautiful Russian folktale about an old overcoat, a family and love.

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Sunday Dinner

Product Code: SA4000

One-act Play
Cast Size: 3w.

Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

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Riverview, Tape 23

Product Code: R53000

One-act Play
Recommended For: High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre
Cast Size: 3w.

Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

Approx. Run Time: 30 min.

Kathy, a journalist frustrated by disappointments in her job and in her personal life, is sent to a nursing home to interview the residents about "the good old days." Today's interview is with Lydia, an uncooperative, opinionated elderly woman who entertains herself by faking senility. Kathy's exasperation with this blunt, uncompromising woman turns to respect, affection and finally, that sincerest form of flattery, imitation.

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Dead

Product Code: D57000

One-act Play
Cast Size: 1m., 1w.

Approx. Run Time: 30 min.

When a life is lived on the balance of good and evil, where does the soul go once that life is over? Jack Martin was such a man, who treated women as dirt but otherwise lived a decent life. His final destination will be determined by an interview with an afterlife "receptionist" named Delia. A fast-paced piece with an unexpected ending, this play is sure to leave you wondering about your final destination.

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Miss Temptation

Adapted by David Cooperman from the story by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

Product Code: M82000

One-act Play
Cast Size: 5m., 3w.

Approx. Run Time: 30 min.

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The Handicapper General

Adapted by Pat Cook. Based on the story by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

Product Code: H66000

One-act Play
Recommended For: Middle School | High School | College Theatre | Senior Theatre | Touring Group
Cast Size: 2m., 5w.

Approx. Run Time: 30 min.

In the year 2081 everybody is finally equal. And if they're not, the Handicapper General equips them with devices to make sure they are.

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