800-448-7469 Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm CST

Welcome to Dramatic Publishing!

See our updated To Kill A Mockingbird announcement. | Ship times are not guaranteed. Learn More.

One Act Plays

Currently Filtered by:
  1. Remove This Item Target Audience: High School
  2. Remove This Item Sub-theme: Marriage & Divorce
  3. Remove This Item Genre: Comedy
Clear All
Filter By
Category
View All
  1. New In Print (3)
  2. Full Length Plays (55)
  3. One Act Plays (29)
  4. One Act Competition Winners (1)
  5. UIL Approved Titles (13)
  6. Musicals (3)
  7. Musicals with Accompaniment CDs (1)
  8. Bilingual Titles (2)
  9. Audience Participation (1)
  10. Radio Plays (1)
  11. 1-Person Plays (2)
  12. Livestream Titles (68)

Filter By

Target Audience
  1. Young Audiences (11)
  2. Middle School (25)
  3. High School (29)
  4. College and Adult (28)
  5. Family (all ages) (23)
  6. Senior Adults (5)
Themes
  1. Crime (5)
  2. Culture (11)
  3. Entertainment (5)
  4. Relationship/Family (29)
  5. School Issues (2)
  6. Illness/Disability (1)
  7. World Issues (1)
Sub-theme
  1. Murder (4)
  2. Stealing (1)
  3. British (6)
  4. Hispanic/Latino (3)
  5. French (2)
  6. Showbiz (4)
  7. Marriage & Divorce (29)
  8. Abusive Relationships (5)
  9. Infidelity/Cheating (2)
  10. Dating (14)
  11. Teaching (1)
  12. Bullying (1)
  13. Mental Disability (1)
  14. War (1)
Genre
  1. Comedy (29)
  2. Drama (8)
  3. Farce (5)
  4. Satire (5)
  5. Tragedy (1)
  6. Melodrama (3)
Sub-genre
  1. Fairy Tale (1)
  2. Romantic Comedy (12)
  3. Magical Realism (2)
  4. Avant-garde/Experimental (3)
  5. Mystery/Murder Mystery (2)
  6. Historical (3)
  7. Action/Adventure (2)
  8. Fantasy (1)
  9. Fables/Folklore (3)
  10. Romance (2)
  11. Horror/Gothic (1)
  12. Mythology (2)
Show Less Show More
Performing Group
  1. Middle School (16)
  2. High School (29)
  3. College Theatre (23)
  4. Community Theatre (3)
  5. Professional Theatre (1)
  6. TYA (4)
  7. Senior Theatre (4)
  8. Touring Group (8)
  9. Dinner Theatre (15)
Approx. Run Time (minutes)
25m 45m 25m to 45m
Total Cast Size
1 50 1 to 50
Female Cast Members
0 35 0 to 35
Male Cast Members
0 38 0 to 38

Items 1 to 10 of 29 total

per page
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3

List  Grid 

  1. Checking In CT6000

    Checking In

    By Tracy Wells.

    Product Code: CT6000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community
    • 2 to 5m., 3 to 5w., 5 to 20 any gender, flexible.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    Checking In tells a lifetime of stories including an expectant mom going into labor, a teenager learning to see the world beyond a screen, a couple finding love, the craziness of traveling with kids and, finally, waiting too long to take that dream vacation. These stories, and more, reflect the theme that “life is a journey—travel it well” and remind us that as we travel through life, it's the people we journey with who make it special. Learn More
    $10.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $55/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  2. One Stoplight Town OB5000

    One Stoplight Town

    By Tracy Wells.

    Product Code: OB5000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional
    • 1m., 2w., 5 to 20 either gender

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    One Stoplight Town is a story about people from a small town. A young boy and girl fall in love, a cantankerous grocery store owner copes with change, a son returns home while a daughter thinks about leaving, and a handyman takes it all in while he fixes what is broken. These stories and more are filled with fun characters, lots of humor, plenty of heart and the theme that change comes for us all, whether we are ready or not. Learn More
    $10.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $55/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  3. A Virtual Whodunnit

    A Virtual Whodunnit

    By Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus.

    Product Code: V47000

    • Comedy | Drama | Satire
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community
    • 5m., 4w.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    Preston Sterling is hosting a Zoom meeting with his family and closest staff to celebrate his birthday. The bitter old billionaire is bullying everyone once again when—ZZZZZT! Sterling is electrocuted through his phone. Enter Rockford Sloan, homicide detective. Through a series of Zoom conferences, Sloan questions the usual suspects, all of whom had a motive. With three possible endings, every performance means you’ll never be sure whodunnit. This show can be performed virtually or onstage. Learn More
    $10.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $55/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  4. Hamlet and Zombies! - HH7000

    Hamlet and Zombies!

    By Will Averill.

    Product Code: HH7000

    • Comedy
    • Middle School | High School
    • 5m., 2w., 13 to 33 either gender.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    Something is rotting in the state of Denmark, and Hamlet may be the only one who is on to it. With the help of Horatio and Laertes, Hamlet solves the mystery of his mother’s marriage to his uncle, observes his father’s transformation from king to zombie king, saves his love, Ophelia, and fends off both the Norwegians and the zombie hordes. This adaptation is perfect for those who are looking for a spooky retelling of one of the Bard’s classics with lots of fun and a little bite. Learn More
    $10.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $55/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  5. Lincoln Vacation

    Lincoln Vacation

    By Laura Annawyn Shamas.

    Product Code: LE6000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | TYA
    • 7m., 5w.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    Six teenagers from different backgrounds are impacted by a summer school intensity touring program centered around key points and places in Abraham Lincoln's life, with action ranging from travelogue to ghost story. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $50/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  6. Three Hundred and One

    Three Hundred and One

    By David Allan Dodson.

    Product Code: TH5000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • High School | College
    • 4m., 7w., 1m. or w.
    • 35 min.
    This play explores gender roles, relationships and the ups and downs of success with a fast-moving story and rapid-fire dialogue. It entertains while leaving the audience with something to think about. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $50/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  7. Pilgrims

    Pilgrims

    By Diane Ney.

    Product Code: PB2000

    • Comedy
    • High School | College
    • 3 to 4m., 2w.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    In a future world, marriage has been forbidden because The Ancients discovered it led to breakdowns, insanity and object throwing. Instead, people renew their coupling vows every seven years, often taking advantage of the escape clause. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $50/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  8. Pilgrims

    Pilgrims

    By Diane Ney.

    Product Code: PB3000

    • Comedy
    • High School | College
    • 3 to 4m., 2w.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    In this radio play version, marriage has been forbidden because The Ancients discovered it led to breakdowns, insanity and object throwing. Instead, people renew their coupling vows every seven years, often taking advantage of the escape clause. Learn More
    $39.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $40/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  9. Macbeth: A Kid's Cautionary Tale Concerning Greed, Power, Mayhem and Other Current Events

    Macbeth: A Kid's Cautionary Tale Concerning Greed, Power, Mayhem and Other Current Events

    Adapted by Nancy Linehan Charles. From Shakespeare.

    Product Code: MB8000

    • Comedy | Drama | Melodrama | Satire
    • Middle School | High School | TYA
    • 15+ either gender, expandable to include all.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    This dramatic adaptation, sprinkled with comedic commentary, is a winner for elementary, middle, and early high school. Shakespeare's Scottish tragedy is told within a lively and humorous story-theatre frame. Macbeth and his Lady covet the crown while witches, ghosts, kings and soldiers sweep across the landscape, carving out the battle between good and evil. Shakespeare characters speak the Bard's words, while storytellers fill in plot and comment wryly on the escalating action. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $50/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  10. Seth's Anxiety

    Seth's Anxiety

    By Jay Thornton.

    Product Code: SB9000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | TYA
    • 5m., 14w., 5 any gender, extras (doubling possible).

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 40 min.
    Seth finds a cure for his anxiety at a school bus stop where he meets a girl who has experienced his same fears and pains. The realization that his anxieties are shared by others sends him to his first day of middle school with a confident smile. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $40/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More

Items 1 to 10 of 29 total

per page
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3

List  Grid