GEORGE: Princes from King Herod huh? Flexible casting. 9 characters; Flexible cast; 8 pages in length. Approximately ten minutes running time. 5 characters; 2M, 3F. Approximately 5 minutes running time. So get on your broomstick and take a left turn. Rapunzel Play Script We want to relate! Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. The play starts right away with the conflict/issue of the story. It really should. When he can no longer deal with her hysteria, Pop reveals a secret that both of them know to be true and yet have been trying to deny. Approximately 10 minutes running time. We met, we fought it, we fucked. 16+ characters. Einstein proved this as well, Im sure. Harrimans Market is just fine. 7 characters; 1F, 1M, 5 Either; 9 pages in length. He has a great deal of respect for TED. He hasnt loved you for a long time. Mrs. Andersen steps back toward the vegetables, fingers them.]. Sam Graber is a member of the Playwrights Center, where he teaches seminars for other members on playwriting technology and other topics. Yes. 15+ characters. A man commits triple murder and his lawyer is stricken with guilt at the realization that success means his client will get three meals a day and cable TV for the rest of his life. Not allowing myself to know that I had not stolen him at all-- that he just needed a new hole. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. I was going to burn everything, including the house. CHARACTERS MRS. JACOB ANDERSON LISA SETTING A Farmer's Market. The characters are well drawn. MRS. ANDERSEN:Tons of it. A playwrights group. When grandpa arrives we notice that he seems totally fine. 10-12 characters. MRS. ANDERSEN: They usually have such gorgeous cukes here. The Narrator War 2M, 2F, 2 Either; Flexible casting. HARRY- Brooklyn guy mid 30's to 50's. A Production License Fee Per Performance (mandatory for all performances), The method of delivery: email (downloadable PDF); hard (print) copy, Birth Pangs and Growing Pains: Theater After COVID, Building An Audience: Conversation Starters, Email us a copy of your order confirmation after completing this form (bluemoonstageplays@cox.net), The name and number of the item(s) you wish to purchase, A telephone number for the contact person. I looked and I could not see myself. Under the decree of three shadowy individuals, her past crimes are recalled and amends are attempted in this comedy about posthumous consequences, illicit sweets, and the mother of a Very Important Heuer introduced an incredible selection of ten minute plays in 2006 to an astounding response. That is the basic stuff. The Midas Touch SAMMY: You're still gonna have to leave. 1 Female 1 Male Sides A married couple have conflicting views of who kissed who the first time they met while auditioning for a play. 11 characters; 4M, 7F; 28 pages in length. Onion Boy But I still offer since the 10-Minute play is a living, breathing part of American festival theater, that there are certain ideas suited better for the short form. Exclusive access to our playwriting opportunities database, advice from experts, and chances to connect with other writers. Grades: 4 th - 6 th. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } Im sorry this hurts you MRS. ANDERSEN:Love is an anesthesia. Do we. 9+ characters. (3 credits.). SAMMY: Hey! Doctoring Justice-Preview Copy quantity. //-->, Home | Playwrights | Comedies | Dramas | Cast Size | FAQs. GEORGE: Wait a minute! After a few moments Ted enters. This play has a theme of kindness and is excellent for primary grades by Val Neubecker. Why dont you? It should. Developed at The Miramax Paywrights Group and at The Workshop Theater Company. The Prince and His Zoo After midnight, you'll catch me drowning my proverbial sorrows at the five-star dive bar in the lobby of that hotel. " It not only offers a humorous opportunity for actors of all levels, but it also provides a glimpse into the jury and justice system. (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); * Performance rights are only granted after the required number of scripts have been purchased. The Musicians of Bremen 2301 East Franklin Avenue Original fractured fairy tale script by Haley Cotton, found only on Drama Notebook! MRS. ANDERSEN:Because I looked in the mirror one day. Save it for group therapy sometime [Mrs. Andersen catches Lisa by the arm.] I know all about it LISA:What you know, lady, is that you've lost. All Rights Reserved. 16+ characters. Approximately 30 minutes running time. The two contemplate each other.] What your play is about and why the audience watches are more often than not two different things and you have to know both. You wanted revenge because I make him happy and you don't MRS. ANDERSEN:Oh dear, were you speaking? Here we areboth picking out vegetables for the same man. Yourejust trying to get him back. A stand of vegetables and fruits. Toss and turn over that script for months. Tom and his boss Ted are sitting on a bench in a remote area of a park waiting for their assignment. That night for the first time in nearly a year my friend said she slept like a baby. MRS. ANDERSEN:No. 13 characters. 5 minutes running time. Little Miss Muffet You fucked up by not loving him enough. I wish y you to keep your cheerleader name. But dont necessarily ask the question as part of the literal action. 10 Minute Plays COULDA-WOULDA-SHOULDA (1F, 2 M) SYNOPSIS Once again Yetta and Cy are having their morning argument about their son, Marty. Photographer: Ahvi Spindell, 2016by Glenn Alterman. Is that so hard? MRS. ANDERSEN:Please. 14 characters. A twisted fairytale for teens written by Jack Helbig. LISA:I think its sad. 6 characters; Flexible cast. A comedy based on Goldilocks and the Three Bears written by Andy Pavey. Why would you think they would kill you? You'll be ashes and tears by the time he's moved on. Lets say your play might be asking: what is the effect of desultory national forestation policy on local environmental decay? MORT- , Brooklyn guy mid 30's to 50's . Your audience is watching because, as a perhaps, they might want to see the romantic interest blossom (HA) between your mercurial government arboreal expert character and your demanding local industrialist character (e.g.). Funky question. Level of difficulty: 7/10 - static if both actors sit for the entire play. That's what he said. Oh wait, sorry, when I wrote that it was easy, I meant hard. Approximately 15 minutes running time. While Pam is quietly knitting on her rocking chair, her husband Sheridan sheepishly enters the room. But I became instantly hip once I introduced the framework of the 10-Minute Play. But thats not why your audience is watching. MRS. ANDERSON:I know you're fucking my husband. If you wish to pay by Purchase Order, please email a copy of the PO to info@bluemoonplays.com. SUE is older than SAM. LISA:No. All Rights Reserved. Ages 8-12. Approximately 10 minutes long. 14 characters; 9M, 2F; 3 Either; Flexible casting; 19 pages in length. HE PAIN IN THE POETRY (aka YOURS AND MINE). Many of the ten-minute plays I have read have interesting characters embed-ded in a good story; but they come off as scenes rather than plays. I know. 6 characters, 3M, 3F, gender can be flexible. INMATE: Whatever it takes. Staged Reading (THIS IS WHERE I LIVE NOW) in The HEROES AND VILLAINS PLAY FESTIVAL at URBAN STAGES inNYC, PUBLICATION 14 characters; 4M, 5F; 5 Either; Flexible casting; 18 pages in length. He wears glasses, may have some facial hair, is nice looking, soft spoken, a bit of a nerd. 7 characters; Flexible cast; 9 pages in length. As the two argue we realize the truth about what actually happened and their relationship. Approximately 7 minutes running time. Adaptation of a French Fairy Tale. Dont. Approximately ten minutes running time. I didnt mean for any of this to happen. II just tell you whatever and you go away? At Rise MOTHER is meeting DOCTOR at SR. SL freezes. As the play progresses we see their relationship evolve into something very meaningful. Both actors were dear and true and the writing carried me along and teased out my spiritual sensitivity. Mrs. Andersen approaches her.] The Pied Piper When writing a 10-minute play, any method can be used to brainstorm the standard parts of any story, such as the character, world, and so forth. A fractured fairy tale for children and teens written by Karleen Hayden. 21 characters. For Forensics, the Additional Venue fee is waived. Royal Reflections MRS. JACOB ANDERSEN comes into the playing area, carrying a plastic sack of produce. NED- A loving, caring man, Barrington Theater Company (10X10 Play Festival) -2022, Originally developed at the Miramax Playwrights and at The Workshop Theater. 11 pages in length. Goodbye, my dear. To which the director explained to me: Shut Up. Bill has had himself one wild evening and the more Bob (and the audience) learns about Bill's exploits the more comedy ensues. Lisa tosses her head.]. The Land Meets the Sea And were happy. I grew warm and he grew cold. The Old Womans Ring $15.00 Rememberwe are fascinated by the unknown! I really do. Four sisters face the big questions in this fast-paced, imaginative, funny and moving ten minute play. PRINCE 1: We're the Princes of the three astrological Kings for King Herod. Jacob says you lie. (3 credits.). 11 pages in length. 4 page play, approximately 5 minutes running time. Laser focus on that point. The two reveal why they are both at the truck stop on this cold winter night and many other things about their lives. DOCTOR: Keep praying. Snow White, Who Is Also Called Becky The protagonist crosses the line. A hilarious, fractured, fairy tale for children and teens written by Greg Lam. Snow White 6-10 actors, any ethnicity **************************** H. R. 5+ characters; Flexible cast. Inquiries concerning all rights should be addressed to the author at annwuehler@yahoo.com,