| | | |  | |  | | | | ANATOMY OF A FUNNY BONE
A disgruntled employee looking for a hungry thief, an actor who can't act, a recovering energy drink addict, a person raised in the mall, a woman who sees the disastrous end to all her dates before they even start, a Shakespeare-trained burger clown, an attention-starved hypochondriac, someone who detests self-indulgent curtain calls, a person who wants their significant other... | | |  | |  | |
| | | | | | BONDING MOMENTS: DUETS FOR TEEN WOMEN
Moments is a collection of one-acts for young women. These "shorts," each 3-5 minutes in length, are valuable tools for scene study, yet work well both individually or combined for performance. Moments offers two-person playlets written in the language that young people speak, in the most volatile of times, their teen years. Plays include: 1. Too Perfect -... | | | | | | |
| | | | | | BREAKING THE SILENCE
Domestic violence is an issue that finds its way into all cultures and all walks of life. This well researched collection will allow students to see how people around the world have the same issues, yet deal with them uniquely. A mix of tension and humor makes these pieces as entertaining as they are educational. The original production was sponsored by the cities of West... | | | | | | |
| | | | | | CHRISTMAS SKITS FOR GIRLS
With hip lingo and fun subject matter, these four 10-15 minute holiday skits for teens/preteens use 2-4 characters each, and may be presented together or individually and require little or no set-up time or props. 1. The Christmas Play: Three friends audition for their school's production only to find that the "teacher's pet" that didn't audition got the best part! 2.... | | | | | | |
| | | | | | CIVIL WAR DUOS
This Civil War duo collection dramatizes an important turning point in America's history. Duos include: 1. Midnight Encounter: A Ghost Story (1M, 1F) A cleaning lady discovers the ghost of America's 16th President. 2. Grant And Lee At Appomattox (2M) As Lee prepares to surrender to Grant, each general struggles with powerful emotions. 3. Alan Pinkerton... | | | | | | |
| | | | | | COMEDY DUOS FOR HIGH SCHOOL
The laughs come early and often in this collection of comedy duets. Duos include: 1. The Quandary (2F) Brooke wants to break up with her boyfriend, but not if it means him hooking up with her best friend, Julie. Brooke's indecisive personality gives Julie the opportunity she seeks. 2. Happy Anniversary (1M,1F) When thoughtless John forgets another anniversary,... | | | | | | |
| | | | | | DRAMATIC FEMALE MONOLOGUES FOR TWEENS AND YOUNG TEENS
This collection provides tween and young teenage girls with the opportunity to explore a variety of character types in emotional situations. These monologues create intense performances, which are geared toward girls who are older than mere kids but are not yet able to be cast as full adults. | | | | | | |
| | | | | | DRAMATIC GUY-GIRL MONOLOGUES FOR TWEENS AND YOUNG TEENS
This collection provides tween and young teenage males or females with the opportunity to explore a variety of character types in emotional situations. These give young adults a better understanding of the trials and tribulations during this period of transition. | | | | | | |
| | | | | | DRAMATIC MALE MONOLOGUES FOR TWEENS AND YOUNG TEENS
This collection provides tween and young teenage boys with the opportunity to explore a variety of character types in emotional situations. Whatever experience you're seeking, expect to find it here. | | | | | | |
| | | | | | EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE
Trapped, weighed down, overcome by unexpected sadness, and hampered by family history, the characters in Emotional Baggage are struggling to figure things out and lighten their load in this series of monologues. | | | | | | |
| | | | | | GREEN MEANS GO
These characters are on the move. Some by choice and others against their will. We meet a woman whose life unravels, a revolutionary staging a protest at Olive Garden, a girl whose trying not to sink under the weight of her childhood, a guy with a big ego to mask big insecurities, and a dozen other compelling characters. | | | | | | |
| | | | | | JUST THE MESSENGER
You'll get the message. Loud and clear. With intensity and style. Everyone is trying to control the chaos in their world, even when that means keeping a severed human hand in the freezer. Paranoia plays a part. So does cookie dough and a conspiracy theory. Hang on for the ride. | | | | | | |
| | | | | | LOOK DEEPER: A MULTICULTURAL COLLECTION
Who are you? Are you what you appear to be? Can people identify you by merely looking at you from the outside? In this award-winning anthology of female monologues, the subject of ethnicity and pride is explored. Though the world may see our heroine as Caucasian, her spirit tells a different tale. She believes there is only one race...the human one. Come on this life-changing... | | | | | | |
| | | | | | MACABRE PLAYS FOR YOUNG WOMEN
Unusual situations with surprising climaxes will appeal to teachers, actors, and directors who desire short plays with challenging and unique roles. Simple sets and props permit the actors to focus on quality performances with short rehearsal schedules. 1. Let There Be Light (3F) When Mary Prey visits her deceased sister's place of employment, Mary discovers her life is... | | | | | | |
| | | | | | A MATTER OF INTERPRETATION
Looking for a change of pace from reading novels? A Matter of Interpretation is a hilarious collection of short, wacky plays for kids. If the plays in this book excite you to do more, the author has also provided playwriting tips along with notes on how to perform each piece. Whether you're an avid reader or someone with a short attention span, whether you're a child or... | | | | | | |
| | | | | | MECHANICAL MICROS
A fast-paced collection of ten-minute sardonic comedies with roles that stretch actors' skills. With no props, actors play the dynamic roles of a computer, a printer, an elevator and a robot, all facing jolts of unexpected occurrences in their lives. Duets include: 1. Crisis On The Computer Display Floor (Friendship) A hot-shot laptop computer and a retro printer in an... | | | | | | |
| | | | | | MIDDLE SCHOOL MANIA: COMEDY DUOS FOR GIRLS
This collection of five five-minute comedy duos for young and middle teen women will bring on the laughs both in the classroom and on stage. Duos include: 1. Chances - Karen is selling raffle tickets, but Mrs. Smith isn't buying her sales pitch. 2. Small Talk - Jan sits next to Doris on a bus and strikes up an uninvited conversation. Jan is rendered speechless... | | | | | | |
| | | | | | MIDDLE SCHOOL MANIA: COMEDY DUOS FOR GUYS
Spark some great laughs with this collection of five five-minute comedy duos for young and middle teen guys. Duos include: 1. Mistaken Identity - When the principal calls Anthony down to his office for a little chat, it can only mean one thing...trouble! 2. The Dance - Two nerdy guys have trouble finding girls to dance with at the school dance. Fortunately, they... | | | | | | |
| | | | | | MIDDLE SCHOOL MANIA: COMEDY DUOS FOR GUYS AND GIRLS
Humor reigns supreme in these guy/girl comedy duos for early and middle teens. Duets include: 1. The New Student - When Rick asks Amy directions on his first day at school, the frantic fun begins. 2. Sibling Wars - Susan and Jason are confined to the same room for fighting. With a date in 45 minutes, Susan has every reason to make up with her brother and escape... | | | | | | |
| All Genres | | ANATOMY OF A FUNNY BONE | ( : 35  ;  : 11  , 11  ) | | THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT PLAYS 2008-2009 | | BONDING MOMENTS: DUETS FOR TEEN WOMEN | (: 25 ; : 2-12  , 2-12 ) | | BREAKING THE SILENCE | (: 25 ; : 6 , 4  , 10 ) | | CHRISTMAS SKITS FOR GIRLS | | (: 40 ; : 8-11 , 0-3 , 8-14 ) | | CIVIL WAR DUOS | | (: 30 ; : 2 , 4 , 6 ) | | COMEDY DUOS FOR HIGH SCHOOL | | (: 25 ; : 6 , 3 , 1 , 10 ) | | DRAMATIC FEMALE MONOLOGUES FOR TWEENS AND YOUNG TEENS | | (: 35 ; : 8 , 8 ) | | DRAMATIC GUY-GIRL MONOLOGUES FOR TWEENS AND YOUNG TEENS | | (: 35 ; : 8 , 8 ) | | DRAMATIC MALE MONOLOGUES FOR TWEENS AND YOUNG TEENS | | (: 30 ; : 8 , 8 ) | | EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE | (: 40 ; : 7 , 6 , 13 ;
 :  ,  ) | | GREEN MEANS GO | (: 40 ; : 10 , 6 , 16 ;
: , ) | | JUST THE MESSENGER | (: 40 ; : 8 , 5 , 13 ;
: , ) | | LOOK DEEPER: A MULTICULTURAL COLLECTION | | (: 30 ; : 1-3 , 1-3 ) | | MACABRE PLAYS FOR YOUNG WOMEN | | (: 30 ; : 10 , 10 ) | | A MATTER OF INTERPRETATION | (: 30 ; : 2 , 7 , 6 , 15 ;
: ) | | MECHANICAL MICROS | | (: 30 ; : 6 , 6 ) | | MIDDLE SCHOOL MANIA: COMEDY DUOS FOR GIRLS | | (: 25 ; : 2-10 , 2-10 ) | | MIDDLE SCHOOL MANIA: COMEDY DUOS FOR GUYS | | (: 25 ; : 2-10 , 2-10 ) | | MIDDLE SCHOOL MANIA: COMEDY DUOS FOR GUYS AND GIRLS | | (: 25 ; : 1-5 , 1-5 , 2-10 ) | | | ANA PRO  Next | | |
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