short plays

Sock Puppet Fetish Noir
SYNOPSIS: Jane's socks are missing, and she needs the help of "Darrell", a sock puppet investigator, to find them. But "Darrell" has issues. As it turns out, so does Jane..
1 Man/1Woman
REVIEWS
“ ...A ridiculous romp through the sock drawer of the psyche! ...”
"...weird, wonderful, and wildly funny. ..."
SYNOPSIS: Jane's socks are missing, and she needs the help of "Darrell", a sock puppet investigator, to find them. But "Darrell" has issues. As it turns out, so does Jane..
1 Man/1Woman
REVIEWS
“ ...A ridiculous romp through the sock drawer of the psyche! ...”
"...weird, wonderful, and wildly funny. ..."

End of an Era
SYNOPSIS: The old ‘Lady Addington’ is being retired from the show and replaced by the new (and younger) ‘Lady Addington,’ but not before the more experienced diva teaches the upstart actress a few brutal, backstage, battlefield tactics.
2 Women (one older, one younger)
REVIEWS
"...a hilarious, satisfying crowd-pleaser..."
SYNOPSIS: The old ‘Lady Addington’ is being retired from the show and replaced by the new (and younger) ‘Lady Addington,’ but not before the more experienced diva teaches the upstart actress a few brutal, backstage, battlefield tactics.
2 Women (one older, one younger)
REVIEWS
"...a hilarious, satisfying crowd-pleaser..."

El Loro, El Gato Y El Espíritu Santo
(or The Parrot, The Cat and the Holy Ghost)
now published by YouthPLAYS!
SYNOPSIS: With their pious neighbor's precious parrot dead and their cat the prime suspect, three sisters are about to engage in the mother of all cover-ups.
4 Women (Latina)
REVIEWS
“ ...An original story concept -- and that's rare... ”
"...delightful and full of heart..."
"...this is just pure delight from start to finish..."

The Show Must NOT Go On!
SYNOPSIS: The loss of a key actor in a community production of Hamlet presents the opportunity of a lifetime for the theatre’s longtime janitor whose zealous enthusiasm gives all new meaning to the expression “take the stage!”.
2 Men/1Woman (any race/ethnicity)
REVIEWS
“ ...so relatable to anybody who has ever been in a disastrous community theatre production...”
“ If Carol Burnett and The Three Stooges had a baby, it would be this show!”
"...Clever and crazy and absolutely nuts in the best way..."
SYNOPSIS: The loss of a key actor in a community production of Hamlet presents the opportunity of a lifetime for the theatre’s longtime janitor whose zealous enthusiasm gives all new meaning to the expression “take the stage!”.
2 Men/1Woman (any race/ethnicity)
REVIEWS
“ ...so relatable to anybody who has ever been in a disastrous community theatre production...”
“ If Carol Burnett and The Three Stooges had a baby, it would be this show!”
"...Clever and crazy and absolutely nuts in the best way..."

Suicide Hotline
SYNOPSIS: Jim can’t let go of a wrong number to the Suicide Hotline.
2 Men (any race/ethnicity)
REVIEWS
“ ...bold and daring and incredibly funny...”
“ ...charming and hilarious...”
SYNOPSIS: Jim can’t let go of a wrong number to the Suicide Hotline.
2 Men (any race/ethnicity)
REVIEWS
“ ...bold and daring and incredibly funny...”
“ ...charming and hilarious...”

Two Yards of Satan
SYNOPSIS: Pam ordered two yards of satin to finish a Holy Communion dress, but a typo results in her getting a six foot tall Satan instead.
2 Men (any race/ethnicity)/1 Woman (white)/1 (any gender/race/ethnicity)
REVIEWS
"...a ridiculous and super-sacrilegious romp that’s jam-packed with silliness and fun..."
SYNOPSIS: Pam ordered two yards of satin to finish a Holy Communion dress, but a typo results in her getting a six foot tall Satan instead.
2 Men (any race/ethnicity)/1 Woman (white)/1 (any gender/race/ethnicity)
REVIEWS
"...a ridiculous and super-sacrilegious romp that’s jam-packed with silliness and fun..."
The Garden Path to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions
SYNOPSIS: The friendly HOA president is looking forward to spring, the pandemic's end, and Game Day! But his neighbor, an unrepentant master gardener, needs just a few minutes of his time to help her with some simple tasks in the garden. In a matter of minutes, the president finds himself on the other side of the law when the yard chores turn hilariously criminal.
1 Man/1 Woman (any race/ethnicity)
REVIEWS
"...fun, twisted, and unsettling - in a very good way..."
SYNOPSIS: The friendly HOA president is looking forward to spring, the pandemic's end, and Game Day! But his neighbor, an unrepentant master gardener, needs just a few minutes of his time to help her with some simple tasks in the garden. In a matter of minutes, the president finds himself on the other side of the law when the yard chores turn hilariously criminal.
1 Man/1 Woman (any race/ethnicity)
REVIEWS
"...fun, twisted, and unsettling - in a very good way..."
Closedbook
SYNOPSIS: A "vampire" computer virus unleashes the Dead from Facebook.
2 Men/2 Teen Girls (any race/ethnicity)
REVIEWS
"...Such a fun and unique take on the idea of digital legacies! ..."
SYNOPSIS: A "vampire" computer virus unleashes the Dead from Facebook.
2 Men/2 Teen Girls (any race/ethnicity)
REVIEWS
"...Such a fun and unique take on the idea of digital legacies! ..."
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