7 Ways to Say I Love You by Adam Szymkowicz

(20)
Productions (40)
Comedy / Drama
|
60 - 65 minutes
8 W, 5 M, 2 Any (3-15 actors possible: 2-10 W, 1-7 M)
Set: Minimal.

This collection of funny, sweet, silly, poignant and stylistically diverse short plays from New York favorite Adam Szymkowicz has something for everyone. From the awkwardness of asking out a pizza store clerk (Ambience Pizza), to a campy infidelity revenge comedy (Film Noir), to the couple destined to be together no matter the obstacles (John and April), this collection explores heart, grief, pain, and humor as the plays dance around the eternal human theme of love. Read More

Pricing Information

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Standard Edition $13.99
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Stage Manager Edition $24.99
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Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

This collection of funny, sweet, silly, poignant and stylistically diverse short plays from New York favorite Adam Szymkowicz has something for everyone. From the awkwardness of asking out a pizza store clerk (Ambience Pizza), to a campy infidelity revenge comedy (Film Noir), to the couple destined to be together no matter the obstacles (John and April), this collection explores heart, grief, pain, and humor as the plays dance around the eternal human theme of love.

To purchase this book of 7 plays, click "Order Scripts" above. To perform an individual play, click on its title below:

  • Ambience Pizza
  • Film Noir
  • Mind of the Critic
  • Moneypenny Waits
  • The Moment
  • Smashing Eyes and Little Folded Hands
  • John and April

    • Comedy / Drama
    • |
    • 60 - 65 minutes
    • 8 W, 5 M, 2 Any (3-15 actors possible: 2-10 W, 1-7 M)
    • Set: Minimal.
    • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-704-3
  • Production History

    AUG 02, 2023 - AUG 02, 2023
    Bucks Rock Performing And Creative Arts Camp
    New Milford, CT United States
    Bucks Rock Performing And Creative Arts Camp New Milford, CT United States
    MAY 16, 2021 - MAY 16, 2021
    Beverly Hills High School
    Beverly Hills, CA United States
    Beverly Hills High School Beverly Hills, CA United States
    DEC 04, 2020 - DEC 05, 2020
    Otter Valley Union High School
    BRANDON, VT United States
    Otter Valley Union High School BRANDON, VT United States
    NOV 06, 2020 - NOV 07, 2020
    Omaha Central High School
    Omaha, NE United States
    Omaha Central High School Omaha, NE United States
    JUL 01, 2020 - JUL 01, 2020
    Theater O
    Ossining, NY United States
    Theater O Ossining, NY United States
    FEB 13, 2020 - FEB 23, 2020
    Mercer University
    Macon, GA United States
    Mercer University Macon, GA United States
    JAN 15, 2020 - JAN 15, 2020
    East Mecklenburg High School
    Charlotte, NC United States
    East Mecklenburg High School Charlotte, NC United States
    NOV 22, 2019 - NOV 24, 2019
    Fountain Central Jr-Sr High
    Veedersburg, IN United States
    Fountain Central Jr-Sr High Veedersburg, IN United States
    OCT 10, 2019 - OCT 12, 2019
    Gladwin Area Friends Of The Theatre
    Gladwin, MI United States
    Gladwin Area Friends Of The Theatre Gladwin, MI United States
    JUL 12, 2019 - JUL 21, 2019
    Stage Loft Theatre
    Fiskdale, MA United States
    Stage Loft Theatre Fiskdale, MA United States
    MAY 03, 2019 - MAY 03, 2019
    James Madison Preparatory School
    Tempe, AZ United States
    James Madison Preparatory School Tempe, AZ United States
    APR 20, 2019 - MAY 06, 2019
    Ursula Franklin Academy
    Toronto, ON Canada
    Ursula Franklin Academy Toronto, ON Canada
    MAR 23, 2019 - MAR 23, 2019
    Scotch'n'Soda Theatre
    Pittsburgh, PA United States
    Scotch'n'Soda Theatre Pittsburgh, PA United States
    MAR 20, 2019 - MAR 24, 2019
    Northern Illinois University School Of Theatre And Dance
    DeKalb, IL United States
    Northern Illinois University School Of Theatre And Dance DeKalb, IL United States
    FEB 28, 2019 - FEB 28, 2019
    North Meck High School
    Huntersville, NC United States
    North Meck High School Huntersville, NC United States
    FEB 14, 2019 - FEB 16, 2019
    Pope John XXIII High School
    Katy, TX United States
    Pope John XXIII High School Katy, TX United States
    JAN 30, 2019 - JAN 30, 2019
    American School of Doha
    Doha, AL Qatar
    American School of Doha Doha, AL Qatar
    NOV 15, 2018 - NOV 17, 2018
    St. Thomas Aquinas College
    Sparkill, NY United States
    St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY United States
    JUN 30, 2018 - JUL 01, 2018
    North Platte Community Playhouse
    North Platte, NE United States
    North Platte Community Playhouse North Platte, NE United States
    MAY 17, 2018 - MAY 17, 2018
    North Cobb High School
    Kennesaw, GA United States
    North Cobb High School Kennesaw, GA United States
    APR 13, 2018 - APR 15, 2018
    Rivier Theater Company
    Nashua, NH United States
    Rivier Theater Company Nashua, NH United States
    DEC 07, 2017 - DEC 07, 2017
    Victoria West High School
    Victoria, TX United States
    Victoria West High School Victoria, TX United States
    NOV 16, 2017 - NOV 18, 2017
    Park Players Of Greenfield Park
    Greenfield Park, QC Canada
    Park Players Of Greenfield Park Greenfield Park, QC Canada
    OCT 11, 2017 - OCT 14, 2017
    Principia College
    Elsah, IL United States
    Principia College Elsah, IL United States
    SEP 14, 2017 - SEP 16, 2017
    Tupelo High School
    Tupelo, MS United States
    Tupelo High School Tupelo, MS United States
    MAY 19, 2017 - MAY 19, 2017
    San Benito Department of Theatre
    San Benito, TX United States
    San Benito Department of Theatre San Benito, TX United States
    APR 28, 2017 - APR 30, 2017
    Taunton High School Drama Club
    Taunton, MA United States
    Taunton High School Drama Club Taunton, MA United States
    APR 01, 2017 - MAY 15, 2017
    North Mecklenburg High School
    HUNTERSVILLE, NC United States
    North Mecklenburg High School HUNTERSVILLE, NC United States
    MAR 17, 2017 - MAR 19, 2017
    CENTRALIA COLLEGE
    CENTRALIA, WA United States
    CENTRALIA COLLEGE CENTRALIA, WA United States
    MAR 16, 2017 - MAR 17, 2017
    Black Hills High School
    Tumwater, WA United States
    Black Hills High School Tumwater, WA United States
    FEB 10, 2017 - FEB 10, 2017
    The Art Club
    Sierra Vista, AZ United States
    The Art Club Sierra Vista, AZ United States
    FEB 08, 2017 - FEB 18, 2017
    The Ohio State University Department Of Theatre
    Columbus, OH United States
    The Ohio State University Department Of Theatre Columbus, OH United States
    JAN 01, 2017 - JAN 31, 2017
    Shoreham- Wading River High School
    Shoreham, NY United States
    Shoreham- Wading River High School Shoreham, NY United States
    DEC 01, 2016 - JUN 01, 2017
    East Mecklenburg High School
    Charlotte, NC United States
    East Mecklenburg High School Charlotte, NC United States
    OCT 27, 2016 - OCT 29, 2016
    North Montgomery High School
    Crawfordsville, IN United States
    North Montgomery High School Crawfordsville, IN United States
    MAY 12, 2016 - MAY 13, 2016
    Portland High School
    Portland, ME United States
    Portland High School Portland, ME United States
    MAY 11, 2016 - MAY 13, 2016
    Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep HS
    Sacramento, CA United States
    Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep HS Sacramento, CA United States
    APR 21, 2016 - APR 23, 2016
    Chaparral High School
    Las Vegas, NV United States
    Chaparral High School Las Vegas, NV United States
    FEB 11, 2016 - FEB 13, 2016
    Rolling Meadows High School
    Rolling Meadows, IL United States
    Rolling Meadows High School Rolling Meadows, IL United States
    NOV 12, 2015 - NOV 14, 2015
    Matoaca High School
    Chesterfield, VA United States
    Matoaca High School Chesterfield, VA United States
    No upcoming productions.
    OCT 10, 2019 - OCT 12, 2019
    Gladwin Area Friends Of The Theatre
    Gladwin, MI United States
    Gladwin Area Friends Of The Theatre Gladwin, MI United States

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