PRANKING THE TEACHER by Bradley Walton

Type: One Act Play

Genre: Comedy

Running Time: 35 minutes

Speaking Cast: 10-16 either, 10-16 total cast

Flexibility: doubling possible, gender flexible

Mrs. Roadcap gives her students a lot of homework, and her first period class has decided it's time to get even by playing a prank on her. Unfortunately, they can't decide what the prank should be. But when the bell rings for class to start and Mrs. Roadcap isn't there, the students begin to wonder... could their teacher be playing a prank on them?

IN THE LIVING ROOM by Geff Moyer

Type: Full Length Play

Genre: Comedy

Running Time: 90 minutes

Speaking Cast: 6-23 females, 5-16 males, 2 either, 13-59 total cast

Flexibility: doubling possible

In The Living Room is a collection of twelve quirky and fun slices of life, all within the same living room setting. From Metal Heads in Rock 'n' Roll Heaven to Superheroes Can't Lie and Zombie Cheerleaders From Hell, it's a collection of shorts for actors from teens and up. Suitable for performers of all ages, they're sure to enjoy playing these fun and often absurd characters. And all with one simple living room setting.

TRACKING SANTA by Tim Kochenderfer

Type: One Act Play

Genres: Comedy, Farce

Running Time: 55 minutes

Speaking Cast: 2-3 females, 8-9 males, 0-19 either, 10-31 total cast

Flexibility: doubling possible

While pulling the old "tracking Santa" gag on Christmas Eve, Channel 8 meteorologist, Eric Embers, discovers the station's new computer system has detected what he believes is the real Santa Claus. The producer sends Phil, a burned-out reporter, to check out the report, but Angela, an overzealous fill-in anchor, and Eric sneak out of the station to try and get the scoop. Thanks to a blizzard, a series of car crashes, and a hypnotized photographer who thinks he's a chicken, the news team finds themselves stranded miles away from the station with just hours to go until the newscast. Will they find Santa and make the deadline? Find out in this Christmas comedy.

FORGETFUL REMEMBRANCE by Bobby Keniston

Type: Ten Minute Duet

Genre: Drama

Running Time: 10 minutes

Speaking Cast: 1 female, 1 male, 2 total cast

Colin and Mya, an elderly married couple, sit on a park bench reminiscing about their life together. While Colin seems forgetful on a few subjects, there is never any doubt of his devotion to his wife. Yet it is up to Mya to gently steer her husband into the most important memory of all, the one he has chosen to forget. This ten-minute play is about the depth of feeling between a husband and wife, and is a sad, sweet tale about what it means to accept a great loss.

SORRY, DUDE...I'M TRYING TO GO VEGAN, SO I'M GONNA HAVE TO EAT YOU by Bradley Walton

Type: Ten Minute Duet

Genre: Dark Comedy

Running Time: 10 minutes

Speaking Cast: 2 either, 2 total cast

Flexibility: gender flexible

Ralph is feeling guilty about eating animals, and he wants to become a vegan. The problem is, he still loves meat. Ralph figures he needs to do something so extreme that he'll never crave meat again, so he decides to eat his best friend, Bob. Bob doesn't like the idea, but Ralph is insistent and bigger. Can Bob talk sense into Ralph? Can Ralph even bite through Bob's sweatshirt? A darkly comic look at dieting gone wrong.

CAUTION: LIBRARIANS AHEAD (TEN MINUTE VERSION) by Bradley Walton

Type: Ten Minute Duet

Genre: Comedy

Running Time: 10 minutes

Speaking Cast: 2 either, 2 total cast

Flexibility: gender flexible

Due to budget restrictions, the school is hiring just one position for the coming year: a replacement for their retiring librarian. The assistant principals hate conducting job interviews, but it's just one position, so things can't go too badly, right? Alas, things are not so simple, as a taxidermist, an aspiring garbage truck driver, and a would-be sword swallower are just some of the contenders in a pool of hilariously unqualified applicants. Its going to be a very rough day.

This 10-minute version of the one-act play Caution: Librarians Ahead is perfect for forensics duos looking to showcase their talents with an uproarious piece that gives both performers the opportunity to play multiple roles.

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