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A Christmas Carol In 60 Minutes Or Less! by Martin Prest |
Roles | Minimum Male roles = 1. Minimum Female roles = 0. Minimum total with doubling = 1. Minimum total without doubling = 29. No chorus. Various doubling alternatives suggested in the Producer's copy of the script. |
Run Time | Around 51 minutes. [Estimated!] |
Music | None. |
Style | A one act play in various settings. |
Synopsis | Staying as true to the original Dickens story as time allows, it unfolds neatly through narration and action. Originally published in 2014, revised edition published September 2017. |
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Christopher Columbus Was A Brat by Richard Gordon |
Roles | Minimum Male roles = 1. Minimum Female roles = 1. Minimum total with doubling = 2. Minimum total without doubling = 2. No chorus. Characters comprise of a crusty old hobo and a teenage girl |
Run Time | Around 20 minutes. [Estimated!] |
Music | None. |
Style | A one act fantasy with a hilltop setting. |
Synopsis | CT is on her way to the other side of the mountain. Not to, really, but 'away from'. In her special quiet place she meets a strange man, dressed as a hobo who has some important things to tell her. |
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Collateral Damage by George J. Bryjak |
Roles | Minimum Male roles = 1. Minimum Female roles = 1. Minimum total with doubling = 2. Minimum total without doubling = 2. No chorus. |
Run Time | Around 20 minutes. [Estimated!] |
Music | None. |
Style | A one act-drama with a single setting of a car, which can be suggested and performed by the actors. Strong language, emotional adult content, US English. |
Synopsis | A US Army captain returns from his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, and is met by his wife at the airport. During the drive home, the initial joy of this reunion is shattered. |
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Coming of Age by Jack Oliver |
Roles | Minimum Male roles = 1. Minimum Female roles = 0. Minimum total with doubling = 2. Minimum total without doubling = 2. No chorus. The teenage character is written as male but could be played as female. The middle-aged character can be played by a teenager if used for youth theatre, |
Run Time | Around 15 minutes. [Estimated!] |
Music | None. |
Style | A short drama with a single (bedroom) setting. US English. Some strong language. Suitable for youth theatre. |
Synopsis | Allan makes his best attempt to rekindle the relationship with his teenage son Jordan, as they suffer from an emotional disconnection after the death of Jordan's mother. Jordan finds himself struggling to balance schoolwork and a social life while maintaining his dwindling mental health. |
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Contact by Bob Tucker |
Roles | Minimum Male roles = 1. Minimum Female roles = 1. Minimum total with doubling = 2. Minimum total without doubling = 2. No chorus. |
Run Time | Around 7 minutes. [Estimated!] |
Music | None. |
Style | Sketch, simple set (a park bench) no props. |
Synopsis | In the park, Simon and Alice are both waiting... |
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Contract Killer by Tony Domaille |
Roles | Minimum Male roles = 1. Minimum Female roles = 0. Minimum total with doubling = 2. Minimum total without doubling = 2. No chorus. |
Run Time | Around 12 minutes. [Estimated!] |
Music | None. |
Style | Comedy sketch for two actors. Set in a pub but can be played on an open stage. |
Synopsis | Pub cat Tink's comfortable life is at risk when the owners call in a mouse-catching cat who wants to take his/her place. |
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Craving by Frank Gibbons |
Roles | Minimum Male roles = 1. Minimum Female roles = 1. Minimum total with doubling = 2. Minimum total without doubling = 2. No chorus. |
Run Time | Around 4 minutes. [Estimated!] |
Music | None. |
Style | A short sketch in a simple setting. |
Synopsis | The doctor has an unusual consultation... |
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Crusty Bloomers by Cheryl Barrett |
Roles | Minimum Male roles = 1. Minimum Female roles = 0. Minimum total with doubling = 2. Minimum total without doubling = 2. No chorus. Customer definitely male. Shopkeeper probably male, but could be played female. |
Run Time | Around 4 minutes. [Estimated!] |
Music | None. |
Style | Comedy sketch. Not much set needed to indicate a shop, but quite a few (saleable) props. |
Synopsis | A shopkeeper's patience is put to the test when he tries to serve a customer who seems to be at cross purposes. |
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Cube Farming by Damian Trasler |
Roles | Minimum Male roles = 0. Minimum Female roles = 0. Minimum total with doubling = 2. Minimum total without doubling = 2. No chorus. The characters are both nominally male, but could easily be changed to female. |
Run Time | Around 10 minutes. [Estimated!] |
Music | None. |
Style | Ten minute comedy play. Single set, Simple props. |
Synopsis | It is Marvin's first day at work, where Simon introduces him to his cubicle or PWE (Personal Work environment). |
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Daily Habits Mask Pain by Mildred Inez Lewis Finalist in the Sky Blue Theatre International play-writing competition, 2013 |
Roles | Minimum Male roles = 1. Minimum Female roles = 1. Minimum total with doubling = 2. Minimum total without doubling = 2. No chorus. |
Run Time | Around 14 minutes. [Estimated!] |
Music | None. |
Style | A short one act play with a single (living room) set. |
Synopsis | Greta and Harry struggle with their differing feelings about their jailed son and his heinous crime. Their daily routines help them through their pain and help re-establish their fractured relationship. |
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