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The Magic of Pants by Jonah Maidoff

  • Comedy
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  • 55 - 60 minutes
  • 6 W, 6 M, 10 Any (16-22 actors possible: 4-17 W, 4-16 M)
Productions (8)
(1)

In this zany, modern-day commedia play, Pantalone's daughter, Maria, and her servant, Eliza, dream of opening a fashion house. Visiting rock star... Read more

In this zany, modern-day commedia play, Pantalone's daughter, Maria, and her servant, Eliza, dream of opening a fashion house. Visiting rock star... Read more

Quick-Brewed Macbeth adapted by Christopher Limber

  • Drama
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  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 2 W, 3 M, 2 Any (5-18 actors possible: 1-15 W, 3-17 M)
Productions (13)
(6)

This fast-paced adaptation of Shakespeare's bloody tale bursts with suspense and theatrical magic, presenting the whole play in an elegant single... Read more

This fast-paced adaptation of Shakespeare's bloody tale bursts with suspense and theatrical magic, presenting the whole play in an elegant single... Read more

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Found Upside Down by Jason Pizzarello

  • Comedy
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  • 30 - 35 minutes
  • 5 W, 8 M, 4 Any (9-17 actors possible: 5-9 W, 4-12 M)
Productions (6)
(5)

What happens when the world is suddenly turned upside down? Literally. Alex must band together an unlikely crew of survivors -- including her... Read more

What happens when the world is suddenly turned upside down? Literally. Alex must band together an unlikely crew of survivors -- including her... Read more

'Twas The Night by Robert Ford

  • Comedy
  • Drama
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  • 90 - 105 minutes
  • 2 W, 3 M, 
Productions (1)
(0)

It's Christmas Eve, 1954, and the cast of Wally K's Variety Hour is about to perform their final radio show. Star Joey Preston is leaving Chicago... Read more

It's Christmas Eve, 1954, and the cast of Wally K's Variety Hour is about to perform their final radio show. Star Joey Preston is leaving Chicago... Read more

Hip Hop Anansi by Eisa Davis

  • Comedy
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  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 1 W, 1 M, 4 Any (6 actors possible: 1-3 W, 1-3 M)
Productions (10)
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The story of Anansi and his trickster family is put into a sleek, urban hip hop context in this modern adaptation of an Ashanti folktale. Anansi... Read more

The story of Anansi and his trickster family is put into a sleek, urban hip hop context in this modern adaptation of an Ashanti folktale. Anansi... Read more

Couch Potato by Patrick Gabridge

  • Comedy
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  • 30 - 35 minutes
  • 2 W, 3 M,  (5-6 actors possible: exactly 2 W, 3-4 M)
Productions (22)
(1)

Eric is the ultimate slacker, but his goal of remaining motionless in front of the TV is in serious jeopardy. His sister and fiance move out and... Read more

Eric is the ultimate slacker, but his goal of remaining motionless in front of the TV is in serious jeopardy. His sister and fiance move out and... Read more

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Small Packages: Collected Short Plays by Wendy MacLeod

  • Comedy
  • Drama
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  • 60 - 80 minutes
  • 3 W, 5 M,  (5-17 actors possible: 2-7 W, 3-10 M)
Productions (1)
(0)

From the mind of the writer of The House of Yes and Juvenilia comes this exciting new collection of short plays. With characters ranging from a... Read more

From the mind of the writer of The House of Yes and Juvenilia comes this exciting new collection of short plays. With characters ranging from a... Read more

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The John Philip Sousa Workshop by Stephen Gregg

  • Comedy
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  • 10 - 15 minutes
  • 1 W, 1 M, 9 Any (11 actors possible: 0-11 W, 0-11 M)
Productions (5)
(0)

Welcome to the staged reading of "Misericordia Quintet," featuring the composer, the conductor, the musicians...and not a single musical... Read more

Welcome to the staged reading of "Misericordia Quintet," featuring the composer, the conductor, the musicians...and not a single musical... Read more

Tales From Japan adapted by Patricia Montley

  • Comedy
  • Drama
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  • 80 - 80 minutes
  • 3 W, 3 M, 6 Any (12-24 actors possible: 0-12 W, 0-12 M)
Productions (10)
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In this collection of traditional Japanese tales, treasure is discovered in unexpected places, even the most unassuming characters are heroes,... Read more

In this collection of traditional Japanese tales, treasure is discovered in unexpected places, even the most unassuming characters are heroes,... Read more

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A Bright Swarm of Beetles by Don Zolidis

  • Drama
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  • 115 - 125 minutes
  • 4 W, 6 M,  (10-40 actors possible: 4-20 W, 6-20 M)
Productions (2)
(5)

Based on actual events, A Bright Swarm of Beetles follows the breathtaking career of the greatest writer of the Soviet Union: Mikhail Bulgakov.... Read more

Based on actual events, A Bright Swarm of Beetles follows the breathtaking career of the greatest writer of the Soviet Union: Mikhail Bulgakov.... Read more

Baggage Claim by Julia Jordan

  • Drama
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  • 10 - 10 minutes
  • 1 W, 2 M,  (3 actors possible: 0-3 W, 0-3 M)
Productions (6)
(0)

A woman arrives at an airport baggage claim at 3 A.M., intending to meet her lover at the spot they first met. There's just one problem: someone... Read more

A woman arrives at an airport baggage claim at 3 A.M., intending to meet her lover at the spot they first met. There's just one problem: someone... Read more

Available as eScript

Goodbye Cruel World by Robert Ross Parker

  • Comedy
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  • 85 - 100 minutes
  • 2 W, 4 M,  (6-14 actors possible: 2-4 W, 4-10 M)
Productions (3)
(0)

Semyon Semyonovich has a problem: he thinks his life isn't worth living. Unfortunately, everyone he knows agrees with him! But when he decides to... Read more

Semyon Semyonovich has a problem: he thinks his life isn't worth living. Unfortunately, everyone he knows agrees with him! But when he decides to... Read more

Howard Hopped the A-Train by Anthony P. Pennino

  • Comedy
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  • 12 - 15 minutes
  • 2 M, 
Productions (11)
(1)

Howard, a construction foreman, has just lost his job. Depressed, he sets out on the A train for his old neighborhood in Queens. Along the way he... Read more

Howard, a construction foreman, has just lost his job. Depressed, he sets out on the A train for his old neighborhood in Queens. Along the way he... Read more

October/November by Anne Washburn

  • Comedy
  • Drama
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  • 15 - 25 minutes
  • 1 W, 1 M, 
Productions (3)
(0)

In this lyrical coming-of-age story, 13-year-old David falls under the tutelage of 15-year-old Nikkie, an alluring older woman who seems to have... Read more

In this lyrical coming-of-age story, 13-year-old David falls under the tutelage of 15-year-old Nikkie, an alluring older woman who seems to have... Read more

Available as eScript

Pirates of the Cafeteria by Jen Silverman

  • Comedy
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  • 30 - 35 minutes
  • 5 W, 4 Any (9 actors possible: 2-9 W, 0-7 M)
Productions (17)
(0)

When their school cafeteria is invaded by a roving pirate crew looking for recruits, Jo and Alix must see if they have what it takes to be... Read more

When their school cafeteria is invaded by a roving pirate crew looking for recruits, Jo and Alix must see if they have what it takes to be... Read more

The True Love Story of My Parents by Elizabeth Meriwether

  • Comedy
  • Drama
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  • 20 - 25 minutes
  • 2 W, 2 M, 
Productions (13)
(1)

Armed with title cards and a lifetime of memories, a girl leads her parents through the story of their relationship one vignette at a time. From... Read more

Armed with title cards and a lifetime of memories, a girl leads her parents through the story of their relationship one vignette at a time. From... Read more

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The Probabilities by Wendy MacLeod

  • Drama
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  • 10 - 15 minutes
  • 1 M, 
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A weatherman wants us to understand that weather matters, citing past disasters and scientific methods. But as he eventually reveals what a freak... Read more

A weatherman wants us to understand that weather matters, citing past disasters and scientific methods. But as he eventually reveals what a freak... Read more

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Three Men in the Furnace by Peter Bloedel

  • Comedy
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  • 10 - 15 minutes
  • 4 M, 11 Any (8-20 actors possible: 0-20 W, 4-20 M)
Productions (11)
(2)

A comedic children's Bible play, based on the story of the Three Men in the Fiery Furnace from the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. (This... Read more

A comedic children's Bible play, based on the story of the Three Men in the Fiery Furnace from the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. (This... Read more

Izzy Icarus Fell Off the World by Aliza Goldstein

  • Drama
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  • 15 - 25 minutes
  • 2 W, 2 M, 
Productions (30)
(0)

Dove is obsessed with taking pictures of Izzy, a local boy with autism, because she believes that Izzy can fly with the birds on the beach.... Read more

Dove is obsessed with taking pictures of Izzy, a local boy with autism, because she believes that Izzy can fly with the birds on the beach.... Read more

HalloWonderLand by Cliff McClelland

  • Comedy
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  • 30 - 40 minutes
  • 7 W, 2 M, 10 Any (19 actors possible: 7-17 W, 2-12 M)
Productions (17)
(2)

Alice is in big trouble. She fell asleep when she was supposed to be watching the chocolate for the Queen of Hearts' Halloween party, and the... Read more

Alice is in big trouble. She fell asleep when she was supposed to be watching the chocolate for the Queen of Hearts' Halloween party, and the... Read more