The Proposal

The Proposal by Paul Siemens

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Productions (36)
Comedy
|
10 - 15 minutes
1 W, 2 M,  (3 actors possible: 1-3 W, 1-3 M)
Content Notes: Optional adult language
Set: Minimal.

A marriage proposal goes awry when a series of misunderstandings sends the characters careening across the line between love and hate. A modern twist on the classic Chekhovian comedy.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called Great Short Comedies: Volume 2.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

*The per performance fee begins at $55. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.


Playscripts is pleased to offer an Archival Video License for an additional $150 for full-length plays and $75 for one-act plays.

Play Details

A marriage proposal goes awry when a series of misunderstandings sends the characters careening across the line between love and hate. A modern twist on the classic Chekhovian comedy.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 10 - 15 minutes
  • 1 W, 2 M,  (3 actors possible: 1-3 W, 1-3 M)
  • Content Notes: Optional adult language
  • Set: Minimal.

Production History

SEP 14, 2023 - SEP 16, 2023
Carmel High School
Carmel, IN United States
Carmel High School Carmel, IN United States
NOV 19, 2021 - NOV 20, 2021
Magruder High School
Rockville, MD United States
Magruder High School Rockville, MD United States
OCT 30, 2020 - OCT 31, 2020
Kingswood Regional High School
Wolfeboro, NH United States
Kingswood Regional High School Wolfeboro, NH United States
OCT 05, 2020 - OCT 05, 2020
Chaminade Julienne High School
Dayton, OH United States
Chaminade Julienne High School Dayton, OH United States
APR 24, 2020 - MAY 01, 2020
Crosstown High School
MEMPHIS, TN United States
Crosstown High School MEMPHIS, TN United States
JAN 30, 2020 - JAN 30, 2020
The Lawrenceville School
Lawrenceville, NJ United States
The Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville, NJ United States
AUG 22, 2019 - AUG 22, 2019
The Club At Smallwood
WHITE LAKE, NY United States
The Club At Smallwood WHITE LAKE, NY United States
MAR 21, 2019 - APR 02, 2019
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Dallas, TX United States
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Dallas, TX United States
NOV 15, 2018 - NOV 17, 2018
East Central University
Ada, OK United States
East Central University Ada, OK United States
APR 16, 2018 - APR 16, 2018
Jasper Place High School
Edmonton, AB Canada
Jasper Place High School Edmonton, AB Canada
FEB 14, 2018 - FEB 14, 2018
Rose-Hulman Instutute Of Technology
Terre Haute, IN United States
Rose-Hulman Instutute Of Technology Terre Haute, IN United States
JAN 18, 2018 - JAN 20, 2018
Jesuit Philelectic Society
New Orleans, LA United States
Jesuit Philelectic Society New Orleans, LA United States
NOV 18, 2016 - NOV 19, 2016
Virginia Wesleyan College
Norfolk, VA United States
Virginia Wesleyan College Norfolk, VA United States
MAY 12, 2016 - MAY 13, 2016
The Lawrenceville School
Lawrenceville, NJ United States
The Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville, NJ United States
APR 14, 2016 - APR 14, 2016
Jasper Place High School
Edmonton, AB Canada
Jasper Place High School Edmonton, AB Canada
OCT 22, 2015 - OCT 25, 2015
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS United States
Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville, MS United States
OCT 16, 2015 - OCT 18, 2015
Arlington Children's Theatre
Arlington, MA United States
Arlington Children's Theatre Arlington, MA United States
APR 22, 2015 - APR 24, 2015
South Mountain Community College Theatre Department
Phoenix, AZ United States
South Mountain Community College Theatre Department Phoenix, AZ United States
FEB 19, 2015 - FEB 21, 2015
Zion Benton Twp High School
Zion, IL United States
Zion Benton Twp High School Zion, IL United States
DEC 05, 2014 - DEC 06, 2014
James Madison University School Of Theatre And Dance
Harrisonburg, VA United States
James Madison University School Of Theatre And Dance Harrisonburg, VA United States
NOV 18, 2014 - NOV 18, 2014
Glenunga International High School
Adelaide, SA Australia
Glenunga International High School Adelaide, SA Australia
JUN 26, 2014 - JUN 29, 2014
Middlebury Actors Workshop
Middlebury, VT United States
Middlebury Actors Workshop Middlebury, VT United States
MAY 25, 2014 - MAY 25, 2014
Bellingham High School
Bellingham, WA United States
Bellingham High School Bellingham, WA United States
JAN 19, 2013 - JAN 19, 2013
Gilbert High School
Ankeny, IA United States
Gilbert High School Ankeny, IA United States
DEC 07, 2012 - DEC 07, 2012
Bettendorf High School
Bettendorf, IA United States
Bettendorf High School Bettendorf, IA United States
MAY 04, 2012 - MAY 04, 2012
Staley High School
KANSASCITY, MO United States
Staley High School KANSASCITY, MO United States
APR 25, 2012 - APR 25, 2012
American School Of Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
American School Of Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates
APR 19, 2012 - APR 20, 2012
Charlotte Latin School
Charlotte, NC United States
Charlotte Latin School Charlotte, NC United States
APR 13, 2012 - APR 13, 2012
Phillips Academy
Andover, MA United States
Phillips Academy Andover, MA United States
FEB 09, 2012 - FEB 11, 2012
Westridge School For Girls
Pasadena, CA United States
Westridge School For Girls Pasadena, CA United States
OCT 14, 2011 - OCT 14, 2011
Rogers High School
Rogers, AR United States
Rogers High School Rogers, AR United States
DEC 10, 2010 - DEC 12, 2010
Broward College
Davie, FL United States
Broward College Davie, FL United States
MAY 28, 2010 - MAY 28, 2010
Weddington High School
Matthews, NC United States
Weddington High School Matthews, NC United States
APR 27, 2009 - APR 29, 2009
Oak Park High School
Kansas Ctiy, MO United States
Oak Park High School Kansas Ctiy, MO United States
FEB 12, 2009 - FEB 15, 2009
Atria Bell Court Garden Academy Hall
Tucson, AZ United States
Atria Bell Court Garden Academy Hall Tucson, AZ United States
SEP 19, 2005 - SEP 20, 2005
The Immediate Theater Company
New York, NY United States
The Immediate Theater Company New York, NY United States
No upcoming productions.
JUN 26, 2014 - JUN 29, 2014
Middlebury Actors Workshop
Middlebury, VT United States
Middlebury Actors Workshop Middlebury, VT United States

Archival Video License

Playscripts is pleased to offer an Archival Video License to add to your order for an additional $150 for full-length plays and $75 for one-act plays.

This allows you to record one of your live performances for your internal archives only. This cannot be streamed.

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