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The Shakespeare Stealer (one-act) adapted by Gary L. Blackwood

  • Drama
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  • 60 - 75 minutes
  • 2 W, 7 M,  (9-15 actors possible: 2-6 W, 7-12 M)
Productions (25)
(3)

In 1601, a Yorkshire orphan skilled in shorthand (and in lying) is hired by a mysterious stranger to steal the script of Hamlet. But when he... Read more

In 1601, a Yorkshire orphan skilled in shorthand (and in lying) is hired by a mysterious stranger to steal the script of Hamlet. But when he... Read more

Eternal Life: The Show by John Andreini

  • Comedy
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  • 20 - 25 minutes
  • 2 W, 5 M,  (6-7 actors possible: 2-3 W, 3-5 M)
Productions (9)
(0)

You're dead. Where is your next stop -- heaven or hell? Who decides? Who really knows? Perhaps the whole selection process is much more... Read more

You're dead. Where is your next stop -- heaven or hell? Who decides? Who really knows? Perhaps the whole selection process is much more... Read more

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Ray and Milo by Chris Sheppard

  • Comedy
  • Drama
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  • 20 - 25 minutes
  • 5 W, 3 M, 
Productions (15)
(0)

Ray and Milo are penguins living in a zoo. They're also buddies, but when their friendship begins to look like courtship, an amiable zookeeper... Read more

Ray and Milo are penguins living in a zoo. They're also buddies, but when their friendship begins to look like courtship, an amiable zookeeper... Read more

Hum of the Arctic by Sarah Hammond

  • Drama
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  • 10 - 14 minutes
  • 2 W, 1 M, 
Productions (21)
(0)

While flipping through a scrapbook, Claire recounts the story of her deaf mother's intriguing meeting with a painter many years ago. Read more

While flipping through a scrapbook, Claire recounts the story of her deaf mother's intriguing meeting with a painter many years ago. Read more

The Truth About Dinosaurs by Jim Knable

  • Comedy
  • Drama
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  • 35 - 40 minutes
  • 2 W, 2 M,  (4-13 actors possible: 2-7 W, 2-6 M)
Productions (15)
(10)

Dinosaurs create smart, poignant allegories in this series of stories narrated by a mysterious figure in a trench coat. From a young boy who... Read more

Dinosaurs create smart, poignant allegories in this series of stories narrated by a mysterious figure in a trench coat. From a young boy who... Read more

The Latest News from the Primordial Ooze by Rich Orloff

  • Comedy
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  • 10 - 12 minutes
  • 1 W, 1 M, 
Productions (20)
(0)

Barry and Marjorie find their relationship at a crossroads when one begins evolving faster than the other...literally! Can love between two... Read more

Barry and Marjorie find their relationship at a crossroads when one begins evolving faster than the other...literally! Can love between two... Read more

Nancy Blue: Girl Detective by Megan Mostyn-Brown

  • Comedy
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  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 14 W, 2 M, 1 Any (17 actors possible: 14-15 W, 2-3 M)
Productions (12)
(6)

Framed as a radio play, this creative and jaunty noir spoof of Nancy Drew has Nancy Blue searching to uncover who has kidnapped the high school... Read more

Framed as a radio play, this creative and jaunty noir spoof of Nancy Drew has Nancy Blue searching to uncover who has kidnapped the high school... Read more

Available as eScript

Jane Eyre (one act) by Gerald Murphy

  • Comedy
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  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 6 W, 4 M, 1 Any (9-11 actors possible: 5-7 W, 3-5 M)
Productions (7)
(0)

The classic Gothic tale of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre is deconstructed and transformed into a comedy in this hilarious and fast-paced one-act.... Read more

The classic Gothic tale of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre is deconstructed and transformed into a comedy in this hilarious and fast-paced one-act.... Read more

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Enter Bogart by Jacqueline Goldfinger

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 7 W, 4 M, 5 Any (8-45 actors possible: 5-45 W, 0-45 M)
Productions (14)
(8)

Sam is a high school freshman who walks, talks, and dresses like Humphrey Bogart's popular 1930s private eye character, Sam Spade. Shunned at... Read more

Sam is a high school freshman who walks, talks, and dresses like Humphrey Bogart's popular 1930s private eye character, Sam Spade. Shunned at... Read more

Streaming Rights Available

The Adventure of the Copper Beeches a mystery adapted by Jon Jory

  • Drama
  • |
  • 10 - 15 minutes
  • 3 W, 2 M, 3 Any (8 actors possible: 3-6 W, 2-5 M)
Productions (6)
(0)

The legendary duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson take on the case of a conspiracy surrounding a governess in an isolated country house. This... Read more

The legendary duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson take on the case of a conspiracy surrounding a governess in an isolated country house. This... Read more

History Lesson by David Lindsay-Abaire

  • Comedy
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  • 3 - 7 minutes
  • 1 W, 
Productions (14)
(0)

It's Maggie's last day as a park ranger, and she has an arsenal of made-up historical facts to unload on her helpless listeners. This piece is... Read more

It's Maggie's last day as a park ranger, and she has an arsenal of made-up historical facts to unload on her helpless listeners. This piece is... Read more

Porch Revival by Mark Rigney

  • Comedy
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  • 10 - 15 minutes
  • 2 W, 
Productions (13)
(0)

The morning after a disaster at a tent revival, two aging sisters contemplate taking their lives in a new direction. Read more

The morning after a disaster at a tent revival, two aging sisters contemplate taking their lives in a new direction. Read more

The Monster Hunters by Joshua Mikel

  • Comedy
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  • 45 - 60 minutes
  • 6 W, 6 M, 6 Any (14-20 actors possible: 4-14 W, 2-13 M)
Productions (77)
(17)

It's a typical afternoon in Bumblewood when the weekly meeting of The Monster, Ghost, Goblin, Demon, Dragon, Evil-Wizard Hunters Club (whose... Read more

It's a typical afternoon in Bumblewood when the weekly meeting of The Monster, Ghost, Goblin, Demon, Dragon, Evil-Wizard Hunters Club (whose... Read more

Nowhere in America by Bathsheba Doran

  • Drama
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  • 25 - 30 minutes
  • 5 W, 8 M,  (9-13 actors possible: 4-5 W, 5-9 M)
Productions (9)
(2)

Fred wants to stop watching TV; Gracie wants a Barbie leg; four friends drink on a rooftop; and a prostitute tries to imagine a better life. On a... Read more

Fred wants to stop watching TV; Gracie wants a Barbie leg; four friends drink on a rooftop; and a prostitute tries to imagine a better life. On a... Read more

The Shakespearecist by Leon Kaye

  • Comedy
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  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 5 W, 4 M,  (8-10 actors possible: 3-6 W, 3-6 M)
Productions (7)
(4)

When a young thespian is hit on the head while rehearsing to play the lead in Macbeth, he suddenly can't shake himself from the part --... Read more

When a young thespian is hit on the head while rehearsing to play the lead in Macbeth, he suddenly can't shake himself from the part --... Read more

Lovers of Verona by Joshua Blanchard

  • Comedy
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  • 40 - 45 minutes
  • 4 W, 8 M, 4 Any (14-16 actors possible: 4-6 W, 8-10 M)
Productions (13)
(0)

Intrigue, role-reversals, and flighty lovers abound in this high-energy modern take on the classic Commedia dell'Arte play. In a world filled... Read more

Intrigue, role-reversals, and flighty lovers abound in this high-energy modern take on the classic Commedia dell'Arte play. In a world filled... Read more

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H.S.T.V. by Alan Haehnel

  • Comedy
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  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 22 W, 12 M, 6 Any (10-40 actors possible: 6-34 W, 4-36 M)
Productions (28)
(0)

While waiting for a ride home from school one evening, Mallory and Cindy discover a mysterious new television network with channels reminiscent... Read more

While waiting for a ride home from school one evening, Mallory and Cindy discover a mysterious new television network with channels reminiscent... Read more

Streaming Rights Available

You Should Never Eat Your Heroes by Jonathan Dorf

  • Comedy
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  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 10 W, 4 M, 10 Any (9-28 actors possible: 6-27 W, 1-18 M)
Productions (6)
(0)

Betty has read self-help guru Leila Leilani's latest book over twenty times, in multiple formats. Unfortunately, there was no chapter on what to... Read more

Betty has read self-help guru Leila Leilani's latest book over twenty times, in multiple formats. Unfortunately, there was no chapter on what to... Read more

The Snow Queen adapted by Jonathan Graham

  • Comedy
  • Drama
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  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 3 W, 2 M, 
Productions (25)
(1)

When her best friend is kidnapped by the evil Snow Queen, 12-year-old Gerda goes on a quest to rescue him. With the help of a troll and elf, will... Read more

When her best friend is kidnapped by the evil Snow Queen, 12-year-old Gerda goes on a quest to rescue him. With the help of a troll and elf, will... Read more

Bucket of Moon by Seth Kramer

  • Drama
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  • 15 - 17 minutes
  • 1 W, 1 M, 
Productions (18)
(0)

A "mutual" is a day where two firefighters agree to swap a day off. On September 11th, 2001, Jess Sullivan stayed home while his brother went in... Read more

A "mutual" is a day where two firefighters agree to swap a day off. On September 11th, 2001, Jess Sullivan stayed home while his brother went in... Read more